Hot Water Systems in Bulgarra
The 6714 postcode, covering Bulgarra, Antonymyre, Balla Balla, Baynton, Burrup, Cleaverville, Cooya Pooya, Gap Ridge, Gnoorea, Karratha, Karratha Industrial Estate, Maitland, Mardie, Millars Well, Mount Anketell, Mulataga, Nickol, Pegs Creek, Sherlock and Stove Hill and surrounding areas, is home to around 6,333 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 Bulgarra and the 6714 area, 479 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 Bulgarra's climate delivering an average of 6.4 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 Bulgarra
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 Bulgarra
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Heat Pump Hot Water Systems for Bulgarra
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Bulgarra, 6714
Hot Water Demographics - Bulgarra
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Bulgarra has around 6,333 private dwellings, home to approximately 14,151 people. With an average household size of 2.8 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Bulgarra households use approximately 140 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.9 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Bulgarra's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Bulgarra community is home to 1,850 couple families with children and 253 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 1,285 homes owned with a mortgage and 329 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.
Bulgarra is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 7.6% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Bulgarra
In Bulgarra, more locals are rethinking their hot water system and moving to efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system and modern electric hot water system. With a young population (median age around 32) and an average household size of 2.8 people, long showers, growing families and busy shift workers all put steady demand on hot water – and on power bills.
Bulgarra and the wider 6714 area are made for efficient hot water. The Karratha Town weather station records an average annual solar exposure of about 22.8 MJ/m² a day, which is roughly 6.3 kWh of sun per square metre. That strong Pilbara sunshine is ideal for a solar hot water heating system or a high‑efficiency heat pump hot water system that can run cheaply on solar power. With more than 5,000 occupied dwellings and many households paying sizeable mortgages and high living costs, upgrading an older gas or resistive electric hot water system is a simple way to lock in annual hot water energy savings without changing your lifestyle.
Across 6714, there are already 4,000+ separate houses plus a mix of townhouses and units, so there is no single “best hot water system Australia‑wide” that suits everyone. For a typical family home in Bulgarra, a heat pump hot water installation or solar hot water installation sized for 3–4 people can dramatically cut running costs. Many homes already have PV on the roof, making an energy efficient hot water system a logical next step. Brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are common choices locally, whether you are looking at a Rheem solar hot water package, a Rheem heat pump hot water upgrade, a Rinnai solar hot water system or a premium Sanden heat pump for maximum efficiency.
To give a feel for savings, realistic annual bill reductions in Bulgarra might look like:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: about $400–$800 a year • Gas to heat pump: about $300–$700 a year • Gas to solar hot water system: about $250–$600 a year • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation run on rooftop solar: about $250–$500 a year
These ranges depend on usage, tariffs and how well your system is set up, but they show why many locals now compare heat pump vs solar hot water and even solar hot water vs electric hot water powered by solar.
Efficient hot water is not new to Bulgarra. Hot water data for postcode 6714 shows 479 efficient hot water systems installed over the years, combining heat pump and solar hot water systems. Installations peaked around 2003, 2007 and 2009, with 71, 65 and 90 systems installed in those years respectively. While numbers have been smaller more recently, the steady trickle of new installs in 2020–2024 reflects ongoing interest in electrification, lower running costs and replacing ageing cylinders with the most efficient hot water system people can afford.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Right across WA, including Bulgarra, there is growing interest in replacing old gas or electric hot water with efficient options such as a heat pump hot water system, a modern electric hot water system or a rooftop solar hot water system. Federal incentives in the form of Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) effectively act as a solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate, reducing the upfront solar hot water price / cost or heat pump hot water price / cost at the point of sale. On top of that, state‑based schemes and occasional electric hot water system rebate offers in WA can further trim the overall hot water system price / cost for homeowners.
For many Bulgarra households, these hot water rebate WA incentives can shave a substantial percentage off the system cost and cut simple payback times to just a few years, especially if you already have rooftop solar. Typical savings from an efficient hot water upgrade are often in the hundreds of dollars per year, and using timers or solar‑diversion controllers to run your hot water during the middle of the day can push those savings even higher. Whether you choose a chromagen solar hot water style system, a rinnai solar hot water setup, rheem solar hot water, or a best heat pump hot water system like Sanden or Thermann for your hot water WA home, the combination of strong sun and rebates makes the numbers stack up.
If you are weighing up electric hot water vs gas hot water, or comparing heat pump vs solar hot water for your Bulgarra property, now is a good time to look at your options. An energy efficient hot water system can cut bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your all‑electric home. When your existing unit is rusting, leaking or due for solar hot water tank replacement or hot water repair, it is worth speaking to experienced local installers who handle hot water installation, electric hot water installation, solar hot water repair and hot water repair across 6714. To make the most of Bulgarra’s sunshine and growing focus on sustainability, connect with trusted local hot water specialists for personalised advice and see how a tailored hot water upgrade could work for your home or business.