Hot Water Systems in Emu Point
The 6330 postcode, covering Emu Point, Centennial Park, Albany, Bayonet Head, Big Grove, Bornholm, Collingwood Heights, Collingwood Park, Cuthbert, Drome, Elleker, Frenchman Bay, Gledhow, Goode Beach, Green Valley, Kalgan, King River, Kronkup, Lange, Little Grove, Lockyer, Lower King, Lowlands, Marbelup, Mckail, Middleton Beach, Millbrook, Milpara, Mira Mar, Mount Clarence, Mount Elphinstone, Mount Melville, Nanarup, Napier, Nullaki, Orana, Port Albany, Robinson, Sandpatch, Seppings, Spencer Park, Torbay, Torndirrup, Vancouver Peninsula, Walmsley, Warrenup, West Cape Howe, Willyung, Yakamia and Youngs Siding and surrounding areas, is home to around 16,663 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 Emu Point and the 6330 area, 2,221 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 Emu Point's climate delivering an average of 4.4 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 Emu Point
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Emu Point, 6330
Hot Water Demographics - Emu Point
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Emu Point has around 16,663 private dwellings, home to approximately 33,971 people. With an average household size of 2.4 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Emu Point households use approximately 120 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 2.0 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Emu Point's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Emu Point community is home to 2,619 couple families with children and 858 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 4,727 homes owned with a mortgage and 5,446 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.
Emu Point is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 13.3% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Emu Point
In Emu Point, more locals are moving away from old gas and power‑hungry electric units and upgrading to an energy efficient hot water system. With a median household size of around 2.4 people and more than 14,000 dwellings across the 6330 postcode, reliable, affordable hot water is a big deal for families, retirees and holiday homes alike. Power prices keep rising, so swapping to a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system is becoming the logical next step.
Emu Point is well suited to efficient hot water. The nearby King River weather station records an average annual solar exposure of about 15.8 MJ/m² per day – roughly 4.4 kWh/m² of sunshine daily – which is ideal for a solar hot water heating system and also helps a heat pump run more efficiently. With many homes owned outright or with a mortgage, and a solid median household income, plenty of households are now looking at long‑term savings rather than just the upfront hot water system price. Replacing an ageing gas or resistive electric unit can deliver substantial annual hot water energy savings for Emu Point homeowners.
Across the 6330 area, most properties are separate houses, often three or four bedrooms, so hot water demand is steady year‑round. Hot water can account for a quarter or more of a typical home’s energy use, especially in all‑electric homes. That is why the choice between heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water, really matters to the hip pocket. Popular brands around Emu Point include Rheem and Rinnai for both solar hot water and efficient electric units, plus premium heat pumps such as Sanden, and solar specialists like Chromagen solar hot water for roof‑mounted systems.
For a rough idea of savings in Emu Point, homeowners commonly see:
• Old electric hot water system to heat pump hot water system: $400–$800 per year off bills. • Gas storage to heat pump hot water: $300–$700 per year. • Gas storage to solar hot water system: $300–$600 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation powered by rooftop solar: $200–$500 per year.
These ranges depend on usage, tariffs and whether you already have solar PV, but they show why many locals now see a heat pump or solar hot water installation as the most efficient hot water system choice for the long term.
Efficient hot water has already taken off in Emu Point. There have been 2,221 efficient hot water installations (heat pump and solar) recorded in the 6330 postcode, with strong growth from the early 2000s through to a peak around 2008–2010. While yearly numbers have steadied more recently, there have still been dozens of new systems installed each year from 2020 onwards, reflecting steady interest in electrification, lower running costs and cutting emissions. Each new heat pump hot water installation or solar hot water tank replacement helps shift the area away from gas and older resistive units.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Right now, hot water wa upgrades are being helped along by a mix of federal and WA incentives. The national Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) scheme provides an upfront discount on approved systems such as a rheem solar hot water unit, rheem heat pump hot water, rinnai solar hot water, sanden heat pump or other best heat pump hot water system options. On top of that, WA programs and retailer offers can act like a solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate, trimming the effective heat pump hot water price or solar hot water price by a substantial percentage. There are also offers that work much like an electric hot water system rebate when you replace an old gas hot water unit and move to an efficient electric hot water installation.
For many Emu Point homes, combining a new energy efficient hot water system with rooftop solar, timers or solar‑diversion controls can cut hundreds of dollars a year off bills and shorten payback periods to just a few years. Thoughtful tariff selection and simple settings can turn a good system into the best hot water system Australia has to offer for your situation.
If your existing unit is older, noisy, rusting or running out of hot water, it is a good time to check whether your Emu Point home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are moving from gas to a heat pump, comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, or looking at solar hot water vs electric hot water, working with experienced hot water installers and repair specialists matters. Local experts can size the most efficient hot water system for your household, handle hot water installation and hot water repair, explain any hot water rebate wa options, and help you future‑proof your home with a reliable, energy efficient hot water system. Connect with trusted Emu Point hot water professionals for personalised advice and a clear quote on hot water system cost that suits your budget and sustainability goals.