Hot Water Systems in Kilmany
The 3851 postcode, covering Kilmany, Airly, Bundalaguah, Clydebank, Cobains, Darriman, Dutson, Dutson Downs, Flamingo Beach, Fulham, Giffard, Giffard West, Glomar Beach, Golden Beach, Lake Wellington, Loch Sport, Longford, Montgomery, Myrtlebank, Paradise Beach, Pearsondale, Seacombe, Seaspray, Somerton Park, Stradbroke, The Heart and The Honeysuckles and surrounding areas, is home to around 4,347 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 Kilmany and the 3851 area, 347 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 Kilmany's climate delivering an average of 4.2 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 3851
218th
State Wide
742nd
Australia Wide
Hot Water Installation Kilmany
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 Kilmany
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Kilmany, 3851
Hot Water Demographics - Kilmany
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Kilmany has around 4,347 private dwellings, home to approximately 4,900 people. With an average household size of 2.3 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Kilmany households use approximately 115 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.5 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Kilmany's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Kilmany community is home to 333 couple families with children and 71 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 717 homes owned with a mortgage and 1,141 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.
Kilmany is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 8.0% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Kilmany
Across Kilmany and the wider 3851 area, more households are shifting from old gas and electric units to an energy efficient hot water system that actually suits country living. With around 2,155 occupied dwellings and an average household size of 2.3 people, hot water demand is steady, but power prices keep creeping up. Many homes are owned outright or with a mortgage, so upgrading that tired tank to a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system is a logical next step to cut running costs. Local families on a median household income of about $1,120 a week are looking for ways to lock in long term savings.
Kilmany’s climate helps. Nearby Rosedale records an average annual solar exposure of about 15.2 MJ/m² per day, which is roughly 4.2 kWh/m² of sunlight daily. That is plenty of sunshine to support a solar hot water heating system or boost the performance of a heat pump hot water installation, especially when paired with rooftop solar. Over a year, homeowners can save a significant chunk of their hot water energy use compared with older gas or resistive electric units, making a hot water upgrade one of the easiest ways to trim bills.
In the 3851 postcode, separate houses dominate, many with three or four bedrooms, so there is solid demand for reliable hot water installation and hot water repair services. More residents are asking about heat pump vs solar hot water, solar hot water vs electric hot water and which option will be the most efficient hot water system for their family size and usage patterns. Popular brands in the area include Rheem solar hot water and Rheem heat pump hot water for dependable all‑round performance, Rinnai solar hot water for roof‑mounted systems, and premium Sanden heat pump units for households chasing the best heat pump hot water system and ultra‑low running costs.
Average annual bill savings for Kilmany homes can look like:
• Old electric hot water system to heat pump: $400–$800 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water system: $300–$700 per year • Gas to solar hot water system: $250–$600 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with rooftop solar: $250–$500 per year
Recent installs in Kilmany tell the story. There have been 347 efficient hot water systems installed in the 3851 postcode, combining heat pump and solar hot water installation projects. Installations started modestly in the early 2000s, then jumped in 2011 with 40 systems going in as rebates and awareness grew. Since 2014 the numbers have stayed steady, with regular upgrades each year right through to 2024 and beyond. This consistent pattern shows rising local interest in electrification, lower running costs and an energy efficient hot water system that can work hand in hand with solar.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
For hot water VIC households in Kilmany, the financial case keeps getting stronger. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) help bring down the solar hot water price / cost and heat pump hot water price / cost. On top of that, state‑based solar hot water rebate and heat pump hot water rebate programs, plus electric hot water system rebate offers, can trim the upfront hot water system price / cost by a substantial percentage. When you combine rebates with off‑peak tariffs, timers, solar‑diversion controls and a good quality solar hot water tank replacement where needed, the payback on a new solar hot water system or heat pump can be cut to just a few years. For many Kilmany homes, that means hundreds of dollars a year in savings and a more comfortable, all‑electric home.
If you are weighing up electric hot water vs gas hot water, or trying to choose between heat pump vs solar hot water, now is a smart time to look closely at hot water VIC options and the hot water rebate VIC programs available. Whether you are considering Chromagen solar hot water, a premium Sanden heat pump, or simply the best hot water system Australia can offer your budget, efficient hot water can reduce bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your property.
If your current unit is old, unreliable or needing frequent hot water repair, it is worth checking if your Kilmany home is ready for a heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water repair and upgrade, or a modern electric hot water installation. With strong local solar resources and growing interest in sustainability, working with experienced hot water installers like us means you get tailored advice on the most efficient hot water system for your home. Connect with trusted local experts for personalised guidance, clear pricing and help navigating rebates so your next hot water system is a long‑term asset, not a costly headache.