Hot Water Systems in Churchlands
The 6018 postcode, covering Churchlands, Gwelup Dc, Doubleview, Gwelup, Innaloo, Karrinyup and Woodlands and surrounding areas, is home to around 17,444 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 Churchlands and the 6018 area, 1,989 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 Churchlands's climate delivering an average of 5.4 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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Postcode 6018
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Hot Water Installation Churchlands
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 Churchlands
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Churchlands, 6018
Hot Water Demographics - Churchlands
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Churchlands has around 17,444 private dwellings, home to approximately 39,135 people. With an average household size of 2.5 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Churchlands households use approximately 125 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 2.2 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Churchlands's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Churchlands community is home to 3,864 couple families with children and 722 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 6,175 homes owned with a mortgage and 5,150 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.
Churchlands is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 11.4% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Churchlands
Across Churchlands and the wider 6018 area, more households are swapping old gas and ageing electric units for an energy efficient hot water system. With an average household size of around 2.5 people and more than 16,000 dwellings in the postcode, reliable hot water is non‑negotiable. Rising energy costs and strong local incomes mean many owners who own outright or with a mortgage are now looking at a smarter hot water upgrade rather than waiting for a breakdown.
Churchlands is perfectly placed for efficient hot water. The nearby City Beach weather station records an impressive 19.3 MJ/m² of solar exposure per day on average, which works out to roughly 5.4 kWh/m²/day. That amount of sunshine is ideal for a solar hot water system or a modern heat pump hot water system that sips electricity while drawing free heat from the air. When you replace an older gas or electric hot water system, the annual hot water energy savings can be substantial, especially for busy family homes and multi‑bathroom properties that are common across 6018.
In a suburb with a mix of established family homes and townhouses, hot water demand is steady year‑round. Many locals are weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, or even solar hot water vs electric hot water, to find the most efficient hot water system for their roof space, budget and lifestyle. Quality brands such as Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are popular in Churchlands, whether you are after a rheem solar hot water package, a rheem heat pump hot water unit, a rinnai solar hot water system or a premium sanden heat pump for maximum efficiency.
Homeowners often ask about hot water system price and ongoing running costs. While every property is different, typical annual bill savings in Churchlands look like this when you combine a smart hot water installation with good tariffs and timers:
• Old electric hot water to a heat pump hot water system: save roughly $400–$900 per year. • Gas hot water to a heat pump hot water system: save around $300–$700 per year. • Gas hot water to a solar hot water heating system: save about $250–$650 per year. • Old electric hot water to a modern electric hot water system timed with rooftop solar: save roughly $250–$600 per year.
Over time, those savings help offset the heat pump hot water price or solar hot water price, especially when you factor in lower maintenance and longer lifespans. If your existing solar hot water tank replacement is overdue, upgrading the tank and controls can also improve performance and reduce the need for solar hot water repair.
Churchlands has already seen 1,989 efficient hot water systems installed, including both heat pump and solar hot water installation jobs. Installations grew steadily through the 2000s, peaking around 2009–2010 as early solar incentives kicked in, and they have remained consistent from 2016 through to 2024. That long‑term trend shows a clear local shift towards electrification, lower running costs and more energy efficient hot water system choices. As more homes add rooftop solar, pairing it with a heat pump hot water installation or electric hot water installation makes even more sense.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Right now there is strong interest in hot water WA wide in replacing older gas units with a modern electric hot water system, heat pump hot water or a solar hot water heating system. Federal incentives, such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs), apply to approved systems and effectively reduce the upfront solar hot water price or heat pump hot water cost at the point of sale. On top of that, state‑based schemes can provide a heat pump hot water rebate, solar hot water rebate or electric hot water system rebate for eligible homes, helping to bring the hot water system cost down by a significant percentage.
For Churchlands households, these hot water rebate WA programs can cut years off the payback period. When you combine rebates with rooftop solar, smart tariffs, timers or solar‑diversion controls, it is common to save hundreds of dollars per year on bills. Many locals are finding that a carefully sized system from brands like Thermann or Sanden ends up being the best heat pump hot water system for their needs and one of the best hot water system Australia options overall.
If you are in Churchlands and your current unit is older, noisy or struggling to keep up, now is a good time to review your options. Whether you are comparing electric hot water vs gas hot water, looking at a new solar hot water system, or planning a solar hot water tank replacement with backup, an efficient upgrade can cut bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home. Talk with our experienced hot water repair and installation specialists in Churchlands for personalised advice on hot water WA solutions, hot water rebate WA options and the right mix of heat pump, solar or electric hot water to suit your property and budget.