Hot Water in Cubbine, WA

Hot Water Systems in Cubbine

The 6383 postcode, covering Cubbine, Mawson, South Caroling, Badjaling, Balkuling, Dangin, Doodenanning, Dulbelling, Mount Stirling, Quairading, South Quairading, Wamenusking and Yoting and surrounding areas, is home to around 375 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 Cubbine and the 6383 area, 156 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 Cubbine'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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Hot Water Ranking

Postcode 6383

167th

State Wide

1163rd

Australia Wide

Hot Water Installation Cubbine

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 Cubbine

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Heat Pump Hot Water Systems for Cubbine

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Community Hot Water Statistics - Cubbine, 6383

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Hot Water Demographics - Cubbine

Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Cubbine has around 375 private dwellings, home to approximately 655 people. With an average household size of 2.2 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Cubbine households use approximately 110 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 Cubbine's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Cubbine community is home to 45 couple families with children and 11 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 55 homes owned with a mortgage and 175 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.

Cubbine is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 41.6% of dwellings already upgraded.

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Hot water systems in Cubbine

In Cubbine, hot water is something you notice straight away when it is not working, and with power prices rising, more locals are rethinking how they heat their water. Across 6383, there is a clear shift from old gas and electric units to energy efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, modern electric hot water system and solar hot water system. With most homes here being separate houses and an average household size of around 2.2 people, many families and older couples are looking for a reliable hot water system that keeps bills under control on a fixed or modest income.

Cubbine’s climate is ideal for efficient hot water. At nearby Youndegin, the average annual solar exposure is about 19.3 MJ/m² per day, which works out to roughly 5.4 kWh/m² of sunshine every day across the year. That strong solar resource helps both a solar hot water heating system and a quality heat pump hot water system perform well, especially when paired with rooftop solar. For households with a median total household income of about $1,115 a week and many homes owned outright, shifting from older gas or resistive electric hot water to an energy efficient hot water system is a logical next step to lock in long term savings.

Around Cubbine, demand varies from smaller two bedroom homes to larger three and four bedroom farmhouses, so hot water installation is never one size fits all. Many properties are still running older gas or off‑peak electric hot water, meaning hot water energy use can be a big chunk of total household energy. Swapping to the most efficient hot water system you can afford can noticeably cut usage. Typical annual bill savings in the area look like:

• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: about $350–$700 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water system: about $250–$550 per year • Gas to solar hot water system: about $300–$600 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water system with solar: about $200–$450 per year

Brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are common choices locally, with options ranging from rheem solar hot water and rinnai solar hot water systems through to rheem heat pump hot water and premium sanden heat pump units. Many locals simply want the best hot water system Australia can offer for their budget, while others specifically ask for the best heat pump hot water system to pair with an existing solar array. Where tanks are rusting out, a solar hot water tank replacement can be a good time to reassess whether solar hot water vs electric hot water or heat pump vs solar hot water will give the best payback.

In Cubbine there have already been 156 efficient hot water systems installed, combining both heat pump and solar hot water installation jobs. Install numbers climbed steadily from the early 2000s, with noticeable activity through 2005–2011, and installations continuing each year right through to 2025. That steady trend shows growing local interest in all‑electric homes, electrification in general, and lower running costs. It also means there is now a solid base of experience for both solar hot water repair and heat pump hot water repair when systems need a service.

Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings

Across WA, more Cubbine households are replacing old gas hot water or ageing cylinders with efficient options. Between federal incentives and state programs, a solar hot water rebate, heat pump hot water rebate and even an electric hot water system rebate can apply, depending on the system you choose. Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) effectively discount the upfront hot water system price or cost for eligible solar hot water and heat pump units, while state schemes can further reduce the heat pump hot water price or cost and solar hot water price or cost by a substantial percentage. For many homes, that means typical upgrades can save hundreds of dollars a year, with payback periods shortened when you combine rebates, smart tariffs and rooftop solar. Using timers or solar diversion so your electric hot water installation or heat pump hot water installation runs mainly on excess solar can boost savings again. For some, solar hot water vs electric hot water is less about technology and more about which option makes the numbers stack up after a hot water rebate WA homeowners can access is applied.

If you are in Cubbine and your current unit is ageing, noisy or driving big bills, it is a good time to check whether your place is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are moving from electric hot water vs gas hot water to a modern heat pump or looking at a full solar hot water system, working with experienced hot water installers who know hot water WA conditions makes a big difference. With growing interest in sustainability and energy efficient hot water across the district, an upgraded system can cut emissions, trim bills and future‑proof your home. For personalised advice on the right solution and hot water repair or replacement options, connect with trusted local experts and talk through what will work best on your property.

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