Hot Water in Broke, WA

Hot Water Systems in Broke

The 6398 postcode, covering Broke, North Walpole and Walpole and surrounding areas, is home to around 456 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 Broke and the 6398 area, 78 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 Broke's climate delivering an average of 4.3 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 6398

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State Wide

1539th

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Hot Water Installation Broke

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 Broke

* Data from the Bureau of Meteorology. Closest station: N/A.

Solar Powered Hot WaterBroke

Illustrates how a typical 6.6 kW rooftop solar system can offset the daytime energy demand of a COP 5 heat pump hot water unit.

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Community Hot Water Statistics - Broke, 6398

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Hot Water Demographics - Broke

Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Broke has around 456 private dwellings, home to approximately 476 people. With an average household size of 1.9 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Broke households use approximately 95 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 Broke's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Broke community is home to 18 couple families with children and 11 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 48 homes owned with a mortgage and 139 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.

Broke is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 17.1% of dwellings already upgraded.

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Hot water systems in Broke

In Broke, WA 6398, more locals are quietly upgrading to an energy efficient hot water system to keep bills down and stay comfortable year‑round. With mostly separate houses (244 dwellings) and a lot of owner‑occupiers (139 homes owned outright, 48 with a mortgage), many households are now looking at whether their old gas or electric hot water is costing more than it should. The average household size here is just 1.9 people, but with a median age of 58 and many over‑65s, reliable, low‑maintenance hot water really matters. Swapping to a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system can trim hundreds of dollars a year from running costs. Broke’s solar exposure helps too – the nearby North Walpole station records an average of 15.6 MJ/m² of sun a day (around 4.3 kWh/m²), which is strong support for both heat pump and solar hot water heating system performance.

Across the 6398 postcode, most homes are three‑bedroom places (122 dwellings) with steady hot water demand rather than big spikes. That makes it easier to size the most efficient hot water system for your needs, whether that is a compact heat pump, roof‑mounted solar hot water vs electric hot water storage tank, or a modern electric hot water system paired with rooftop solar. Many households are comparing heat pump vs solar hot water and asking about hot water system price / cost and long‑term savings, especially as energy bills bite into median household incomes of around $794 a week. To give you a feel for the numbers, typical annual bill savings can look like this:

• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: about $350–$700 a year • Gas to heat pump hot water system: about $250–$600 a year • Gas to solar hot water system: about $300–$650 a year • Old electric to modern electric hot water with solar: about $200–$500 a year

In Broke you will commonly see trusted brands like Rheem and Rinnai on cylinders and roof panels, along with premium options such as Sanden heat pump systems and Chromagen solar hot water units. Choosing the best hot water system Australia offers for your home comes down to your roof space, power supply, budget and whether you want to move away from gas. Many locals now ask for an energy efficient hot water system that works with their solar, uses timers or smart controls, and is ready for an all‑electric home in future.

Recent installs in Broke show this shift in action. There have been 78 efficient hot water installations (heat pump and solar hot water installations combined) recorded in the postcode, with steady growth through the 2000s and a noticeable bump around 2009–2010 when 16 systems went in over two years. While installations have slowed more recently, each new heat pump hot water installation or solar hot water installation reflects growing interest in electrification, lower running costs and cutting emissions in Broke. As more residents see neighbours with a rheem solar hot water or rinnai solar hot water system on the roof, or a quiet rheem heat pump hot water or sanden heat pump unit beside the house, confidence in going electric continues to build.

Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings

Across WA, including Broke, more people are replacing older gas and electric units with efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, modern electric hot water system or solar hot water heating system. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible heat pump and solar hot water systems, effectively acting as an upfront solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate that is usually taken off your quote. On top of that, state and retailer programs can offer an electric hot water system rebate or specific hot water rebate wa to encourage households to move away from gas. Together, these discounts can reduce the heat pump hot water price / cost or solar hot water price / cost by a substantial percentage, often cutting payback periods to just a few years, especially if you already have rooftop solar. Using timers or solar‑diversion controls to run an electric hot water installation or heat pump during the middle of the day can push savings even further by soaking up excess solar instead of exporting it for a low feed‑in tariff.

If you live in Broke and your current unit is rusty, unreliable or running on expensive gas, now is a good time to check whether your place is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are comparing electric hot water vs gas hot water, solar hot water vs electric hot water, looking at solar hot water tank replacement or weighing up the best heat pump hot water system, it pays to talk to experienced hot water installation and hot water repair specialists who understand hot water wa conditions. With Broke’s strong solar resource and growing interest in sustainability, efficient hot water systems can cut bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home. Connect with trusted local experts for personalised advice on brands like rheem solar hot water, chromagen solar hot water, rinnai solar hot water or sanden heat pump, and find the best hot water system Australia can offer for your Broke property.

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