Hot Water Systems in Bilingurr
The 6725 postcode, covering Bilingurr, Broome, Dampier Peninsula, Djugun, Eighty Mile Beach, Gingerah, Lagrange, Minyirr, Roebuck and Waterbank and surrounding areas, is home to around 3,986 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 Bilingurr and the 6725 area, 1,358 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 Bilingurr's climate delivering an average of 6.2 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 6725
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Hot Water Installation Bilingurr
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 Bilingurr
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Bilingurr, 6725
Hot Water Demographics - Bilingurr
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Bilingurr has around 3,986 private dwellings, home to approximately 9,637 people. With an average household size of 2.7 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Bilingurr households use approximately 135 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 Bilingurr's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Bilingurr community is home to 909 couple families with children and 338 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 870 homes owned with a mortgage and 445 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.
Bilingurr is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 34.1% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Bilingurr
In Bilingurr, more locals are rethinking their old gas and electric hot water system and switching to efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system and modern electric hot water system. With a young community, a median age around 34 and an average household size of 2.7 people, reliable hot water is non‑negotiable – but so is keeping power bills under control. Many households are paying off a mortgage or renting, so choosing the most efficient hot water system is an easy way to free up cash every month.
Bilingurr and the wider 6725 area are blessed with serious sunshine. The Broome Airport climate data shows mean daily solar exposure of about 22.5 MJ/m², which is roughly 6.25 kWh of solar energy per square metre per day across the year. That strong sun makes both a solar hot water heating system and a high‑quality heat pump hot water system excellent options, especially if you already have rooftop solar or are planning it. Upgrading from an older gas or resistive electric unit can cut the energy used for hot water by more than half, delivering substantial Annual Hot Water Energy Savings for local homeowners and businesses.
Across the 3,376 occupied private dwellings in the postcode, most residents live in separate houses with two to four bedrooms, so hot water demand is steady rather than extreme. Hot water use is often one of the biggest single loads on a household’s energy bill, particularly in all‑electric homes. That is why many Bilingurr households are comparing heat pump vs solar hot water and even solar hot water vs electric hot water to find the right balance of upfront hot water system price and long‑term running costs. Quality brands like Rheem heat pump hot water, Rheem solar hot water, Rinnai solar hot water and Sanden heat pump units are all popular choices for an energy efficient hot water system that can handle Kimberley conditions.
Typical annual bill savings in Bilingurr look like this:
• Old electric hot water to heat pump hot water installation: save around $400–$800 per year. • Gas storage to heat pump: save roughly $300–$700 per year. • Gas storage to solar hot water installation: save about $300–$600 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation paired with solar: save around $250–$500 per year.
Local data shows 1,358 efficient hot water systems have already been installed in the 6725 area, covering both heat pump and solar hot water installation. Install numbers grew strongly from the early 2000s, with standout years like 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 each seeing well over 100 installations, before easing off more recently. That early surge, followed by steady ongoing work, reflects long‑standing interest in hot water WA upgrades, electrification and lower running costs. Many of those systems are now due for solar hot water repair, hot water tank replacement or a full solar hot water tank replacement, opening the door to newer technology and even better efficiency.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Right across Bilingurr there is renewed interest in replacing tired gas units and ageing cylinders with efficient options such as a new heat pump hot water system, a modern solar hot water system or a well‑sized electric hot water system that works with rooftop solar. Federal incentives like Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) reduce the effective heat pump hot water price and solar hot water price at the point of sale. On top of that, WA households can often access a solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate through approved programs, and sometimes an electric hot water system rebate when moving away from gas. For many homes, these hot water rebate WA offers can slice the upfront hot water system cost by a significant percentage, turning a five to seven‑year payback into something much shorter, especially when combined with solar self‑consumption, timers or solar diversion controls. Over the life of the system, it is common to save thousands of dollars in energy, particularly when choosing one of the best heat pump hot water system options or a well‑designed chromagen solar hot water or similar setup.
If you live in Bilingurr and your current unit is leaking, noisy or more than 10 years old, it is a good time to see whether a hot water upgrade makes sense. Whether you are weighing electric hot water vs gas hot water, looking for the most efficient hot water system for an all‑electric home, or simply want the best hot water system Australia can offer for your budget, experienced local installers can help. Talk with our trusted hot water WA specialists about hot water installation, hot water repair, solar hot water repair and tailored advice on heat pump hot water cost, solar hot water cost and the right system for your household. With Bilingurr’s strong sun and growing focus on sustainability, an efficient hot water system is a smart way to cut bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home – connect with our local experts today for personalised guidance.