Hot Water in Tyrrell, VIC

Hot Water Systems in Tyrrell

The 3533 postcode, covering Tyrrell, Bimbourie, Lake Tyrrell, Mittyack, Myall, Nandaly, Ninda, Nyarrin, Pier Milan, Sea Lake, Straten, Tyenna and Tyrrell Downs and surrounding areas, is home to around 398 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 Tyrrell and the 3533 area, 37 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 Tyrrell'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.

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Postcode 3533

487th

State Wide

1868th

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Hot Water Installation Tyrrell

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 Tyrrell

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Heat Pump Hot Water Systems for Tyrrell

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Community Hot Water Statistics - Tyrrell, 3533

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Hot Water Demographics - Tyrrell

Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Tyrrell has around 398 private dwellings, home to approximately 681 people. With an average household size of 2.1 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Tyrrell 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 Tyrrell's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Tyrrell community is home to 51 couple families with children and 19 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 74 homes owned with a mortgage and 175 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.

Tyrrell is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 9.3% of dwellings already upgraded.

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Hot water systems in Tyrrell

In Tyrrell, more locals are rethinking their old gas and electric hot water systems and moving to energy efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system and modern electric hot water system. With most of the 322 occupied dwellings being separate houses and an average household size of 2.1 people, a reliable, efficient hot water system makes a big difference to comfort and power bills. Many homes are owned outright, which makes a long‑term hot water upgrade a logical next step.

Tyrrell’s strong sunshine is a big advantage. The area averages around 18.1 MJ/m² of solar exposure a day across the year – roughly 5 kWh/m² per day – which is ideal for a solar hot water heating system and also boosts the efficiency of a heat pump hot water system. For homeowners looking at annual hot water energy savings, upgrading from older electric or gas hot water to an energy efficient hot water system can trim a large chunk off overall usage. With a median household income of about $941 a week and many families on tight regional budgets, those savings really count.

In 3533, most homes are three‑bedroom places with moderate hot water demand. That suits a 250–315 litre heat pump hot water installation or a well‑sized solar hot water installation with roof‑mounted collectors and a solar hot water tank replacement if your current tank is ageing. Brands like Rheem solar hot water and Rinnai solar hot water are popular for roof‑mounted and ground‑mounted systems, while Rheem heat pump hot water and Sanden heat pump units are often chosen when people want the most efficient hot water system they can get without needing gas. For many households, the best hot water system Australia can offer is one that matches their roof space, water use and budget.

Typical annual bill savings in Tyrrell look like this:

• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save around $400–$800 per year. • Gas to heat pump: save roughly $300–$600 per year. • Gas to solar hot water system: save about $250–$550 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with rooftop solar: save $300–$700 per year.

These ranges depend on tariffs, how much hot water you use and whether you also have solar power. But they show why people are comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, solar hot water vs electric hot water and even electric hot water vs gas hot water when planning a hot water upgrade.

Recent hot water installation trends in Tyrrell show this shift clearly. There have been 37 efficient hot water systems installed in the postcode, including both heat pumps and solar hot water. After a slow, steady trickle of installs since the early 2000s, there was a noticeable bump around 2009–2011, and then a big jump again in 2025 with 15 installations in a single year. That surge points to growing local interest in electrification, lower running costs and an energy efficient hot water system that suits a rural lifestyle.

Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings

Across VIC, including Tyrrell, more households are replacing old gas or resistive electric units with efficient options such as a heat pump hot water system, newer electric hot water system or a solar hot water heating system. Federal incentives like Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) reduce the effective solar hot water price / cost and heat pump hot water price / cost, while Victorian hot water rebate VIC programs can offer additional discounts for eligible homes. Together, these hot water rebate VIC schemes can cut the upfront hot water system price / cost by a substantial percentage, especially when combined with retailer discounts.

For many Tyrrell homes, that means hundreds of dollars off the initial solar hot water price / cost or heat pump hot water price / cost, plus ongoing savings of hundreds of dollars per year on bills. Add smart use of timers, off‑peak tariffs or solar diversion, and the payback period on a solar hot water installation or heat pump hot water installation can shorten significantly. There are also electric hot water system rebate options in some programs, which can help if you want a simple electric hot water installation tied into rooftop solar.

If your current unit is rusty, unreliable or more than 10–12 years old, it is a good time to check whether a new hot water system VIC upgrade could work for your place in Tyrrell. Whether you are moving from gas to an all‑electric home, weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, or just need fast hot water repair or solar hot water repair, working with experienced local installers matters. The right specialists can help you compare the best heat pump hot water system options, brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Chromagen solar hot water, explain every available solar hot water rebate and heat pump hot water rebate, and make sure your hot water repair or solar hot water tank replacement is done properly. With Tyrrell’s strong solar resource and growing focus on sustainability, an efficient hot water system can cut bills, lower emissions and future‑proof your home – start by getting personalised advice from trusted local experts with us.

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