Hot Water Systems in Burrup
The 6714 postcode, covering Burrup, Antonymyre, Balla Balla, Baynton, Bulgarra, 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 Burrup 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 Burrup'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 Burrup
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 Burrup
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Burrup, 6714
Hot Water Demographics - Burrup
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Burrup 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, Burrup 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 Burrup's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Burrup 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.
Burrup is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 7.6% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Burrup
In Burrup and the wider 6714 area, more homeowners and businesses are rethinking their hot water system and moving towards energy 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, hot water demand is steady, and so are power bills. Upgrading from older gas or electric units to an energy efficient hot water system is a logical next step if you want to cut running costs and future‑proof your place.
Burrup is blessed with serious sunshine. The local climate data shows mean daily solar exposure of about 23 MJ/m², which is roughly 6.4 kWh/m² per day. That strong solar resource is ideal for both a solar hot water heating system and a heat pump hot water system, especially when paired with rooftop solar. With more than 5,000 occupied dwellings and solid median household incomes, there is plenty of scope for smart hot water installation choices that trade high bills for long‑term savings. Annual hot water energy savings from switching away from old resistive electric or gas can easily reach hundreds of dollars per household here.
Across postcode 6714 there have already been 479 efficient hot water installations, combining solar hot water installation and heat pump hot water installation. The biggest years were 2003, 2007 and 2009, when installations spiked as rebates and energy prices pushed people to think about the most efficient hot water system for their home. After a quieter period, recent installs in 2019, 2021 and 2024 show interest picking up again as more locals look at electrification, lower running costs and hot water wa solutions that work with solar.
For a typical Burrup family home, hot water can be one of the biggest single energy loads. Choosing the best hot water system Australia has to offer for your situation means weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water, and even electric hot water vs gas hot water if you are planning to go all‑electric. Brands like Rheem and Rinnai offer both traditional and efficient options, from Rheem solar hot water and Rheem heat pump hot water through to Rinnai solar hot water systems. Premium heat pump options such as Sanden heat pump units are also popular with households that want the best heat pump hot water system they can buy, while Chromagen solar hot water is a solid choice for roof‑mounted solar hot water tank replacement.
When you are comparing hot water system price or cost, it helps to look at lifetime savings, not just the sticker. As a rough guide for Burrup homes:
• Replacing an old electric hot water system with a heat pump hot water system: save around $400–$800 a year on bills. • Switching gas to a heat pump hot water system: save roughly $300–$700 a year, depending on gas tariffs. • Switching gas to a solar hot water system: save around $250–$600 a year. • Upgrading an old electric to a modern electric hot water installation backed by rooftop solar: save $200–$500 a year, especially with timers or solar diversion.
Those savings are on top of the reduced maintenance you get when your hot water repair needs go down thanks to newer, more reliable gear. And if something does go wrong, local hot water repair and solar hot water repair services can usually sort issues quickly, from a faulty element in an electric hot water system to a leaking solar hot water tank replacement.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
In Burrup WA, interest in replacing old gas or electric units with efficient hot water wa options like heat pumps, solar and smarter electric hot water is growing, helped along by rebates and rising energy prices. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible solar hot water system and heat pump hot water system installs, effectively acting as an upfront discount. On top of that, state‑based schemes can offer a heat pump hot water rebate, solar hot water rebate or even an electric hot water system rebate in some programs, all of which help cut the apparent heat pump hot water price or cost and solar hot water price or cost.
For many Burrup households, these hot water rebate wa incentives can shave a substantial percentage off the installed price and shorten payback to as little as three to six years, especially if you already have solar. Use timers or a solar‑diverter to run your system when your panels are producing, and you can push those bill savings even further while enjoying genuinely energy efficient hot water.
If your current system is more than 10 years old, running on gas, or you are forever calling for hot water repair, it is a good time to check whether your Burrup home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Talk with experienced local installers like us who specialise in heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water installation and efficient electric hot water installation. With Burrup’s excellent solar resource and strong interest in sustainability, the right efficient hot water system can trim your bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your home. Reach out to trusted local experts for personalised advice and find the best solution for your place today.