Hot Water Systems in Speed
The 3488 postcode, covering Speed, Turriff and Turriff East and surrounding areas, is home to around 48 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 Speed and the 3488 area, 1 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 Speed's climate delivering an average of 5.0 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.
Hot Water Ranking
Postcode 3488
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State Wide
2620th
Australia Wide
Hot Water Installation Speed
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 Speed
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Speed, 3488
Hot Water Demographics - Speed
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Speed has around 48 private dwellings, home to approximately 80 people. With an average household size of 2.1 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Speed households use approximately 105 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.0 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Speed's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Speed community is home to 7 couple families with children and — one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 3 homes owned with a mortgage and 22 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.
Speed is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 2.1% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Speed
In Speed, more locals are looking at upgrading to an energy efficient hot water system instead of sticking with old gas or power‑hungry electric units. With only around 37 occupied dwellings and an average household size of 2.1 people, most homes here are detached houses with decent roof space and good solar access – perfect for a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system.
Energy costs bite hard on fixed incomes, and with a median household income of about $1,771 a week and a median age of 53, many Speed residents are keen to lock in lower running costs and future‑proof their homes. The climate helps too. Speed enjoys strong sunshine, with mean daily solar exposure around 18 MJ/m² – roughly 5 kWh/m² per day – which is ideal for a solar hot water heating system and also boosts the performance of a quality heat pump hot water system. Switching from older gas or an ageing electric hot water system to a more efficient option can deliver substantial Annual Hot Water Energy Savings for Speed homeowners.
Across 3488, hot water demand is moderate but steady – mostly family homes with two to three bedrooms and a good share of over‑65s who value reliability and low maintenance. While only one efficient hot water installation (heat pump or solar) is recorded so far, that simply shows there is big untapped potential for upgrades. Modern brands like Rheem heat pump hot water, Sanden heat pump systems and Rinnai solar hot water are increasingly popular in regional Victoria, offering quiet operation, long warranties and strong performance in our climate.
When people start comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water, the running costs are what really stand out. Here are typical average annual bill savings many households can see when they upgrade:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: $400–$800 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water system: $300–$600 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
For most households, the most efficient hot water system options are either a quality heat pump hot water installation or a well‑designed solar hot water installation with a solar hot water tank replacement sized to suit the family. Many locals look at trusted names like Rheem solar hot water, Rinnai solar hot water, Chromagen solar hot water or a premium Sanden heat pump when comparing the best hot water system Australia offers. A good installer will talk you through hot water system price and hot water system cost over the life of the unit, not just the upfront figure, so you can see how an energy efficient hot water system pays for itself.
The hot water data for Speed shows just one efficient system installed back in 2002 and no further recorded installations since. That low baseline means every new heat pump hot water installation or solar hot water repair and upgrade now makes a noticeable dent in local energy use. It also reflects a growing interest in all‑electric homes, electrification and cutting running costs, especially as more properties add rooftop solar.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Around Speed, VIC, more households are starting to look at replacing old gas or electric hot water with efficient options like heat pumps, modern electric hot water systems or a solar hot water heating system. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) can reduce the effective solar hot water price or heat pump hot water price by hundreds of dollars. On top of that, state‑based hot water rebate VIC programs may offer a heat pump hot water rebate, solar hot water rebate or even an electric hot water system rebate when you upgrade from gas. These hot water rebate VIC schemes can cut the upfront heat pump hot water cost or solar hot water cost by a substantial percentage, shortening the payback period to just a few years. Add smart tariffs, timers or solar diversion and you can push your hot water running costs even lower.
If you live in Speed and your current unit is old, noisy or costing a fortune to run, now is a good time to check whether a hot water upgrade makes sense. Whether you are weighing up electric hot water vs gas hot water, looking for the best heat pump hot water system, or simply want reliable hot water VIC‑wide with lower bills, it pays to talk to experienced local specialists. Work with trusted hot water installation and hot water repair experts who understand our climate, rebates and brands, and can recommend the most efficient hot water system for your home. Connect with our local team for personalised advice on heat pump, solar and electric hot water installation in Speed and start cutting bills, reducing emissions and future‑proofing your home today.