Hot Water Systems in Burma Road
The 6532 postcode, covering Burma Road, Ajana, Binnu, Bootenal, Bringo, Buller, Cape Burney, Carrarang, Coburn, Coolcalalaya, Dartmoor, Deepdale, Dindiloa, Drummond Cove, Durawah, East Chapman, East Nabawa, East Yuna, Ellendale, Eradu, Eradu South, Eurardy, Georgina, Glenfield, Greenough, Hamelin Pool, Hickety, Howatharra, Kojarena, Marrah, Meadow, Minnenooka, Moonyoonooka, Mount Erin, Nabawa, Nanson, Naraling, Narngulu, Narra Tarra, Nerren Nerren, Nolba, North Eradu, Northern Gully, Oakajee, Rockwell, Rudds Gully, Sandsprings, South Yuna, Tamala, Tibradden, Toolonga, Valentine, Wandana, West Binnu, White Peak, Wicherina, Wicherina South, Yetna and Yuna and surrounding areas, is home to around 2,628 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 Burma Road and the 6532 area, 894 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 Burma Road's climate delivering an average of 5.6 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 6532
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Hot Water Installation Burma Road
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 Burma Road
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Burma Road, 6532
Hot Water Demographics - Burma Road
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Burma Road has around 2,628 private dwellings, home to approximately 6,044 people. With an average household size of 2.7 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Burma Road households use approximately 135 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.4 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Burma Road's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Burma Road community is home to 617 couple families with children and 129 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 1,019 homes owned with a mortgage and 783 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.
Burma Road is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 34.0% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Burma Road
Across Burma Road and the wider 6532 area, more homes are swapping old gas and power‑hungry electric units for an energy efficient hot water system. With most dwellings here being separate houses and an average household size of 2.7 people, hot water demand is steady year‑round. Rising energy costs and solid local incomes mean many families are now looking at whether a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system will give them the best mix of comfort and savings.
Burma Road is blessed with serious sunshine. The local weather station at Moascar records an average of 20.3 MJ/m² of solar exposure per day – roughly 5.6 kWh/m²/day – which is ideal for a solar hot water heating system and also boosts the performance of a heat pump hot water system. With more than 1,800 homes owned with a mortgage or outright, plenty of locals are in a good position to invest in upgrades that can trim bills for decades. For many, replacing an ageing gas or electric unit is the logical next step in making the home more efficient, especially when you factor in the annual hot water energy savings on offer.
Around Burma Road and 6532, the majority of dwellings are three‑ and four‑bedroom houses, so families and farm properties often use a lot of hot water. That makes hot water energy use a big slice of the overall power bill, and a prime target for savings. Efficient hot water systems like heat pumps and solar are already taking off, with 894 efficient hot water installations (heat pump and solar hot water installations combined) recorded in this postcode. Brands such as Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are common choices locally, whether you are looking at rheem solar hot water, rheem heat pump hot water, rinnai solar hot water or a premium sanden heat pump for maximum efficiency.
For a rough guide to potential bill savings in Burma Road, you might see:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water installation: around $350–$700 a year • Gas to heat pump hot water: around $250–$600 a year • Gas to solar hot water installation: around $300–$650 a year • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with solar: around $200–$500 a year
Looking at the trend over time, efficient hot water has been growing steadily. From just a handful of systems in the early 2000s, installations peaked around 2010–2011 with more than 160 systems installed across those two years. Since then, yearly numbers have settled into a consistent pattern, with 20–40 systems most years and solid activity right through to 2024 and 2025. This shows a clear, ongoing shift towards electrification, lower running costs and the most efficient hot water system locals can reasonably afford.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Interest in replacing old gas or electric units with efficient options is rising in Burma Road, WA. Homeowners are weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, or even solar hot water vs electric hot water, to work out what fits their roof space, budget and lifestyle. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) effectively act as a solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate, cutting the upfront solar hot water price / cost or heat pump hot water price / cost at the point of sale. On top of this, WA‑based programs and occasional electric hot water system rebate offers can further reduce the hot water system price / cost for households moving away from gas.
For many Burma Road homes, combining rebates with rooftop solar and smart timers can slice hundreds of dollars a year from bills, and shorten payback periods to just a few years. Using solar‑diversion to run an electric hot water system during the middle of the day, or pairing a sanden heat pump or other best heat pump hot water system with rooftop solar, can turn your hot water into a powerful energy saving tool. When a solar hot water tank replacement or hot water repair is needed, many locals now choose to upgrade rather than simply like‑for‑like replace, aiming for an energy efficient hot water system that will future‑proof the property.
Whether you are comparing electric hot water vs gas hot water, weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, or just need urgent solar hot water repair or general hot water repair, it pays to get local advice. If you are in Burma Road, WA and your unit is getting old, now is a smart time to check if your home is ready for a hot water upgrade – from gas or old electric to a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric option. Working with experienced hot water installers who specialise in heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water installation and electric hot water installation means your system will be correctly sized, installed and set up for local conditions. With strong sun, growing interest in sustainability and hot water wa rebates helping on upfront costs, efficient hot water systems can reduce bills, cut emissions and add long‑term value to your home. Connect with trusted local experts for personalised advice with us and find the best hot water system Australia can offer for your Burma Road property, along with any hot water rebate wa options you may be eligible for.