Hot Water Systems in Babbage Island
The 6701 postcode, covering Babbage Island, Mauds Landing, Bernier Island, Brockman, Brown Range, Carbla, Carnarvon, Coral Bay, Dorre Island, East Carnarvon, Gilroyd, Greys Plain, Inggarda, Kennedy Range, Kingsford, Lyndon, Macleod, Massey Bay, Minilya, Morgantown, Ningaloo, North Plantations, South Carnarvon, South Plantations, Talisker, Woodleigh, Wooramel, Yalardy and Yandoo Creek and surrounding areas, is home to around 2,204 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 Babbage Island and the 6701 area, 1,293 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 Babbage Island's climate delivering an average of 6.1 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 6701
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Hot Water Installation Babbage Island
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Energy Efficient Hot Water & Solar Power Babbage Island
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Babbage Island, 6701
Hot Water Demographics - Babbage Island
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Babbage Island has around 2,204 private dwellings, home to approximately 4,161 people. With an average household size of 2.3 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Babbage Island households use approximately 115 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.3 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Babbage Island's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Babbage Island community is home to 309 couple families with children and 118 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 373 homes owned with a mortgage and 554 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.
Babbage Island is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 58.7% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Babbage Island
Around Babbage Island and Carnarvon, more locals are swapping old gas and ageing electric units for modern, energy efficient hot water systems. With an average household size of 2.3 people and more than 1,700 occupied dwellings across 6701, reliable hot water is a daily essential. At the same time, power prices and the push to cut emissions mean many homeowners are seriously looking at a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or high‑efficiency electric hot water system as their next upgrade.
Babbage Island is perfectly placed for efficient hot water. The Carnarvon Airport weather station records around 22.1 MJ/m² of sunshine a day on average – roughly 6.1 kWh/m² – which is excellent for any solar hot water heating system and also helps a heat pump hot water system run more efficiently. With over 550 homes owned outright and another 370 with a mortgage, plenty of households are in a good position to invest in the best hot water system Australia can offer and enjoy long‑term savings. Swapping from older gas or resistive electric hot water to a modern energy efficient hot water system can trim hot water energy use dramatically, with annual hot water energy savings often reaching hundreds of dollars for typical Babbage Island families.
Across the 6701 postcode there are 1,293 efficient hot water systems already installed, combining heat pump and solar hot water installation work. That reflects strong local confidence in going electric and taking advantage of the region’s solar exposure. Many three‑bedroom homes in the area suit a 250–315 litre tank, while larger four‑bedroom family homes may step up to 315–400 litres to comfortably cover showers, laundry and dishwashing. Local hot water installers regularly fit brands such as Rheem and Rinnai for both electric and solar hot water, as well as Sanden and Stiebel Eltron style systems where people want the best heat pump hot water system performance and very low running costs.
Typical bill savings in Babbage Island for a well‑matched upgrade look like:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water installation: about $350–$700 per year • Gas to heat pump vs solar hot water: $250–$600 per year depending on tariffs • Gas to solar hot water system: roughly $300–$650 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with rooftop solar: $200–$500 per year using daytime solar power
Looking at recent installs, hot water installation numbers climbed strongly through the late 2000s, peaking around 2009 with close to 100 systems, then staying solid through the 2010s with 50–70 systems most years. Even in the early 2020s, there have been 40–60 installations each year, with 2024 and 2025 still adding new systems. This steady pattern shows ongoing local interest in electrification, lower running costs and replacing failing units with the most efficient hot water system homeowners can reasonably afford.
In WA, many Babbage Island households can tap into a mix of Federal and state incentives. The national Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) scheme effectively acts as an upfront solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate, cutting the solar hot water price / cost or heat pump hot water price / cost by a meaningful amount at purchase. WA programs and occasional retailer offers can stack on top, and there are also electric hot water system rebate options from time to time that support moving away from gas. For many homes, these hot water rebate WA incentives can reduce the installed hot water system price / cost by a substantial percentage and shorten payback to just a few years. Using timers or solar diversion so your electric hot water system heats mainly on solar can further boost savings and make solar hot water vs electric hot water from the grid an easy choice.
When it comes to brands and options, Rheem solar hot water and Rinnai solar hot water units are popular for coastal homes wanting a robust solar hot water tank replacement. For ultra‑efficient systems, Rheem heat pump hot water and premium units such as a Sanden heat pump are often chosen by households keen to lock in very low running costs. Chromagen solar hot water also appears in the local market where people want a reliable solar hot water repair or replacement option that pairs well with existing PV. Choosing between heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water, depends on your roof space, budget, tariff and whether you already have solar panels, but all three can be configured as an energy efficient hot water system that beats older gas hot water hands‑down.
If your unit is leaking, struggling to keep up, or more than 10–12 years old, it is worth comparing the solar hot water price / cost and heat pump hot water price / cost against sticking with gas or a basic electric replacement. Local hot water repair specialists can assess whether a simple hot water repair will keep you going safely, or whether a new solar hot water installation, heat pump hot water installation or electric hot water installation will deliver better long‑term value. Many Babbage Island households find that once rebates and lower bills are factored in, the best hot water system Australia offers for their needs is also the cheapest option over the life of the system.
Thinking about an upgrade to hot water WA style – efficient, reliable and ready for more sunshine? Now is a smart time for Babbage Island homeowners to check if their place is ready to move from gas or an old electric unit to a modern heat pump or solar hot water system. Working with experienced hot water installers like us, who specialise in heat pump and solar hot water repair and installation, helps you tap into rebates, design the right system and future‑proof your home. With strong solar exposure and growing local interest in sustainability, efficient hot water systems can cut your bills, shrink your carbon footprint and make everyday living more comfortable – connect with trusted local experts for personalised advice with us.