Hot Water Systems in Broomehill West
The 6318 postcode, covering Broomehill West, Broomehill Village, Broomehill and Broomehill East and surrounding areas, is home to around 254 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 Broomehill West and the 6318 area, 58 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 Broomehill West's climate delivering an average of 4.9 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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Hot Water Installation Broomehill West
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Broomehill West, 6318
Hot Water Demographics - Broomehill West
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Broomehill West has around 254 private dwellings, home to approximately 429 people. With an average household size of 2.4 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Broomehill West households use approximately 120 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 Broomehill West's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Broomehill West community is home to 35 couple families with children and 6 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 37 homes owned with a mortgage and 97 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.
Broomehill West is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 22.8% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Broomehill West
In Broomehill West, more locals are rethinking their old gas and electric hot water system and switching to energy efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system and modern electric hot water system. With most homes here being separate houses and an average household size of around 2.4 people, hot water is a big chunk of the power bill, especially for busy farming families and retirees on fixed incomes.
The local climate is well suited to efficient hot water. The nearby Chillicup weather station records an impressive 17.5 MJ/m² of mean daily solar exposure across the year – roughly 4.9 kWh/m² per day – which is excellent for any solar hot water heating system and also helps a heat pump hot water system run more efficiently. With many homes owned outright and a solid median household income, upgrading from an older gas or electric unit to the most efficient hot water system you can afford is a logical next step to lock in long term savings. Annual hot water energy savings in Broomehill West can easily reach hundreds of dollars when you pair an energy efficient hot water system with rooftop solar.
In 6318, demand is driven by detached homes with three and four bedrooms, so hot water demand per dwelling is relatively high. That makes system choice important. Many households are now weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water, to find the best hot water system Australia can offer for their needs and budget. Brands like Rheem and Rinnai are popular for both solar and efficient electric units, while Sanden and EvoHeat heat pumps are often chosen by those wanting the best heat pump hot water system and very low running costs.
Typical annual bill savings in Broomehill West look like this:
• Replacing an old electric hot water system with a heat pump hot water system: around $400–$800 per year. • Switching from gas to a heat pump hot water system: around $300–$700 per year. • Switching from gas to a solar hot water system: around $250–$600 per year. • Upgrading an old electric unit to a modern electric hot water installation run on solar power: around $200–$500 per year.
Recent installation data shows this is more than just talk. There have already been 58 efficient hot water installations in Broomehill West, combining both heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation. Installations peaked around 2007–2009 when rebates were first strong, with nine systems in 2007 and six in 2008, and there has been a steady trickle of new systems every year since, right through to 2025. This ongoing pattern reflects growing interest in electrification, lower running costs and reliable hot water WA households can count on.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Across Broomehill West, more people are now replacing tired gas or electric units with efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, upgraded electric hot water system or a solar hot water 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 discount. On top of that, state-based hot water rebate WA programs can offer a heat pump hot water rebate, solar hot water rebate or even an electric hot water system rebate in some schemes, all helping to cut the heat pump hot water price / cost or solar hot water price / cost significantly.
When you combine rebates with good tariffs and rooftop solar, payback periods on a quality Rheem heat pump hot water unit, a Rheem solar hot water or Rinnai solar hot water system, or even a premium Sanden heat pump can be reduced to just a few years. Many Broomehill West households see hundreds of dollars per year off their bills, especially if they use timers or solar-diversion to run their system during the middle of the day. Over the life of the unit, that can add up to thousands saved, plus lower emissions and a more comfortable, all-electric home.
If your current hot water system is older, noisy, leaking or running on gas, this is a good time to check if your Broomehill West home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are considering heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water repair and solar hot water tank replacement, or a straightforward electric hot water installation, it pays to work with experienced hot water installers who understand hot water WA conditions. With strong sun, growing interest in sustainability and generous hot water rebate WA options, an energy efficient hot water upgrade can reduce bills, cut emissions and future proof your property. For personalised advice on hot water repair, solar hot water vs electric hot water, chromagen solar hot water options or the true hot water system price / cost in your home, connect with trusted local experts and plan your next step with us.