Hot Water Systems in Dayton
The 6055 postcode, covering Dayton, Brabham, Bushmead, Caversham, Guildford, Hazelmere, Henley Brook, South Guildford and West Swan and surrounding areas, is home to around 11,401 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 Dayton and the 6055 area, 1,689 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 Dayton's climate delivering an average of 5.3 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 6055
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Hot Water Installation Dayton
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.
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Dayton, 6055
Hot Water Demographics - Dayton
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Dayton has around 11,401 private dwellings, home to approximately 30,301 people. With an average household size of 2.9 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Dayton households use approximately 145 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 1.7 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Dayton's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Dayton community is home to 3,849 couple families with children and 609 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 7,043 homes owned with a mortgage and 1,802 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.
Dayton is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 14.8% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Dayton
In Dayton, more homeowners are moving away from old gas and power‑hungry hot water towards energy‑efficient options like a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system and efficient electric hot water system. With an average household size of about 2.9 people and more than 10,700 dwellings across 6055, hot water is a big chunk of energy use, so upgrading your hot water system can make a real dent in your bills.
Dayton’s young, family‑focused population (median age around 33 and strong numbers of families with children) means daily showers, laundry and dishwashing all add up. At the same time, many households are still paying off a mortgage, with a median monthly repayment of about $2,000, so keeping running costs down matters. The local climate helps: West Swan’s mean daily solar exposure sits around 19.1 MJ/m², or roughly 5.3 kWh/m² per day, which is ideal for a solar hot water heating system or a high‑efficiency heat pump hot water system that uses the ambient air. That strong sunlight also supports homes with rooftop solar that want to run an electric hot water system or heat pump on daytime solar.
Across 6055 there have already been 1,689 efficient hot water installations, combining heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation. Install numbers climbed steadily from just 12 systems in 2001 to peaks above 160 a year around 2014, and while volumes have levelled out since, there is consistent interest right through to 2024 and 2025. This steady pattern shows Dayton households are gradually electrifying, chasing lower running costs and looking for the most efficient hot water system they can afford.
For a typical three‑ or four‑bedroom home in Dayton, hot water can be 20–30% of total electricity use, so choosing the best hot water system Australia has to offer for your needs is worth a close look. Many locals compare heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water, especially if they already have rooftop solar. Brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are common in the area, with Rheem solar hot water and Rinnai solar hot water popular for roof‑mounted and split systems, while Rheem heat pump hot water, Sanden heat pump and Thermann heat pumps suit all‑electric homes wanting an ultra‑efficient, quiet unit in the side yard.
Typical annual bill savings in Dayton look like:
• Replacing an old electric hot water system with a heat pump hot water system: about $350–$700 per year. • Switching from gas to a heat pump hot water system: around $250–$600 per year. • Going from gas to a solar hot water system: roughly $250–$550 per year. • Upgrading an old electric unit to a modern electric hot water system run on rooftop solar: about $200–$500 per year, depending on usage.
Many homes in Dayton are now planning ahead for solar hot water tank replacement or hot water repair by upgrading instead of like‑for‑like. A quality energy efficient hot water system, matched to your roof space and family size, can cut both bills and emissions. When you factor in hot water installation costs, it helps to look at lifetime running costs, not just the upfront hot water system price / cost, heat pump hot water price / cost or solar hot water price / cost.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Right across hot water WA, there is growing interest in replacing old gas or electric hot water with efficient options, supported by a mix of federal and state incentives. For Dayton homeowners, Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) effectively act as a federal solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate, reducing the upfront cost of eligible systems. On top of that, state‑based schemes and installer discounts can further lower the electric hot water installation or solar hot water installation price, sometimes cutting the out‑of‑pocket cost by a sizeable percentage. A well‑sized solar hot water system or heat pump, combined with rooftop solar and smart timers or solar diversion, can shave hundreds of dollars a year off bills and shorten the payback period to just a few years. There are also electric hot water system rebate options in some programs, which can make a modern, efficient electric unit a smart step away from gas hot water. When you add in lower maintenance, fewer hot water repair call‑outs and long warranties, it is easy to see why hot water rebate WA offers are so closely watched in Dayton.
If your current unit is older, noisy or struggling to keep up, this is a good time to check whether your Dayton home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are weighing heat pump vs solar hot water, looking at solar hot water vs electric hot water, or planning a solar hot water repair or tank replacement, working with experienced hot water installers who specialise in heat pump and solar systems makes all the difference. With Dayton’s strong solar resource and growing interest in sustainability, an efficient hot water system can reduce your bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your home. Reach out to trusted local experts for personalised advice with us and find the right hot water WA solution for your place.