Hot Water Systems in Crowlands
The 3377 postcode, covering Crowlands, Amphitheatre, Ararat East, Ben Nevis, Jallukur, Mount Lonarch, Ararat, Armstrong, Bulgana, Cathcart, Denicull Creek, Dobie, Dunneworthy, Eversley, Great Western, Langi Logan, Maroona, Mount Cole, Mount Cole Creek, Moyston, Norval, Rhymney, Rocky Point, Rossbridge, Shays Flat and Warrak and surrounding areas, is home to around 4,047 households. With many households already generating their own clean solar power, many are now looking at how they can make their entire home energy system more efficient, with hot water heating often the logical next step.
With hot water roughly accounting for a quarter of the average home's energy use, switching to an energy-efficient hot water system is one of the biggest opportunities for savings. Across Crowlands and the 3377 area, 386 homeowners have already switched from older electric storage and gas hot water systems to solar hot water or air-source heat pump systems that draw on clean, renewable power while also claiming the hot water rebates to reduce their hot water heater system cost. These highly-efficient systems not only help cut energy bills but also reduce carbon emissions and improve overall energy independence.
With Crowlands's climate delivering an average of 4.5 kWh/m² per day, conditions are ideal for hot water systems and hybrid heat pump systems that harness both sunlight and ambient air temperature to heat water efficiently all year round. When paired with existing rooftop solar power or solar batteries, the result is hot water that costs far less to run and is powered by clean, self-generated energy.
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Postcode 3377
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Hot Water Installation Crowlands
Estimated daily energy to heat household water, comparing a resistive electric element with a high-efficiency heat pump. Demand shifts month-to-month using local climate patterns.
Energy Efficient Hot Water & Solar Power Crowlands
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Crowlands, 3377
Hot Water Demographics - Crowlands
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Crowlands has around 4,047 private dwellings, home to approximately 8,087 people. With an average household size of 2.2 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Crowlands households use approximately 110 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.4 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Crowlands's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Crowlands community is home to 523 couple families with children and 221 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 1,097 homes owned with a mortgage and 1,520 owned outright, many residents also have the homeownership and growing equity that make switching to efficient hot water systems a practical way to lower expenses.
Crowlands is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 9.5% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Crowlands
Across Crowlands and the wider 3377 district, more households are swapping old gas and electric units for modern, energy efficient hot water systems. With an average household size of around 2.2 people and a big share of homes owned outright or with a mortgage, many locals are looking for ways to cut running costs without sacrificing comfort. Upgrading to a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system is a logical next step, especially with rising power prices and strong sunshine in the region.
Local solar data shows Crowlands receives about 16.2 MJ of solar energy a day on average – roughly 4.5 kWh/m²/day – which is excellent for both a solar hot water heating system and high performance heat pump hot water. For a typical family or farming property, hot water can be one of the biggest energy users, so shifting from older gas or resistive electric hot water to an energy efficient hot water system can deliver meaningful annual hot water energy savings.
Around 3,650 occupied private dwellings in the 3377 postcode, mostly separate houses with three or more bedrooms, means plenty of roofs and yards well suited to a solar hot water installation or a compact heat pump hot water installation. In many homes, hot water energy use can be a third of total electricity, so even modest improvements add up. The hot water system price or cost will vary, but when you factor in lower bills over time, heat pump hot water price or cost and solar hot water price or cost often stack up better than simply replacing like‑for‑like.
Average annual bill savings in Crowlands typically fall into these ranges:
• Replacing an old electric hot water system with a heat pump hot water system: save around $350–$700 per year. • Switching gas to heat pump: save roughly $250–$600 per year, depending on gas tariffs. • Switching gas to a solar hot water system: save about $250–$550 per year. • Upgrading an old electric hot water system to a modern electric hot water installation paired with rooftop solar: save $300–$650 per year.
Brands like Rheem heat pump hot water, Rheem solar hot water, Rinnai solar hot water and Sanden heat pump units are popular options for those chasing the most efficient hot water system. Many locals ask about the best hot water system Australia can offer, or more specifically the best heat pump hot water system for Crowlands’ cooler winter mornings. Installers can also supply Chromagen solar hot water or other reputable brands where they suit the site.
In the 3377 area, there have already been 386 efficient hot water systems installed, combining heat pump and solar hot water installations. Installations jumped sharply around 2008–2010, with strong years again from 2022 onwards and a notable rise to 32 systems in 2024 and 27 already in 2025. This steady growth in hot water installation numbers shows a clear local trend toward electrification, lower running costs and cleaner hot water for Crowlands households.
When systems age, hot water repair and solar hot water repair can keep you going for a while, but many Crowlands homeowners are weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water, especially as they plan for solar hot water tank replacement. Questions like electric hot water vs gas hot water, or which energy efficient hot water system suits a small household or older residents, are common. Local installers can guide you through hot water VIC regulations, tariffs, and which hot water rebate VIC programs you may qualify for.
There is growing interest in replacing old gas or electric units with efficient hot water options in Crowlands. Eligible homeowners can often claim Australian Government Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) on heat pump and solar hot water systems, plus state‑based solar hot water rebate and heat pump hot water rebate programs. In some cases, an electric hot water system rebate may apply when shifting away from gas. These incentives can effectively cut the upfront hot water system price or cost by a substantial percentage and shorten the payback period to just a few years, especially if you also use timers or solar diversion to heat water when your PV system is generating.
If you live in Crowlands and your current unit is older, noisy or unreliable, it is a good time to check whether your home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are moving from gas to a heat pump, looking at a solar hot water heating system, or planning an efficient electric hot water installation, working with experienced hot water installers and repair specialists matters. With Crowlands’ strong solar exposure and growing interest in sustainability, efficient hot water systems can help reduce bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your home. Connect with trusted local experts for personalised advice and find the right solution for your property with us.