Hot Water Systems in Grimwade
The 6253 postcode, covering Grimwade, Balingup and Southampton and surrounding areas, is home to around 395 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 Grimwade and the 6253 area, 102 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 Grimwade's climate delivering an average of 4.9 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.
Hot Water Ranking
Postcode 6253
187th
State Wide
1406th
Australia Wide
Hot Water Installation Grimwade
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 Grimwade
* Data from the Bureau of Meteorology. Closest station: N/A.
Solar Powered Hot WaterGrimwade
Illustrates how a typical 6.6 kW rooftop solar system can offset the daytime energy demand of a COP 5 heat pump hot water unit.
Want Solar Finance Options?
Compare lenders and get tailored loan offers.
Heat Pump Hot Water Systems for Grimwade
Compare heat pump hot water systems suitable for Grimwade's climate. These energy-efficient systems are designed to work in local temperature conditions and can significantly reduce your hot water energy costs.
Community Hot Water Statistics - Grimwade, 6253
Hot Water Demographics - Grimwade
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Grimwade has around 395 private dwellings, home to approximately 602 people. With an average household size of 2 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Grimwade households use approximately 100 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 Grimwade's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Grimwade community is home to 34 couple families with children and 3 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 83 homes owned with a mortgage and 156 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.
Grimwade is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 25.8% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Grimwade
In Grimwade, hot water is a big chunk of the power bill, so it is no surprise more locals are looking at an energy efficient hot water system instead of sticking with old gas or ageing electric units. With most homes here being separate houses and an average household size of around two people, a right sized hot water system can make a real difference to comfort and costs. Many households are on fixed incomes, with a median total household income of about $951 a week, so upgrading to efficient hot water technology is a logical next step. A modern heat pump hot water system or solar hot water system can slash the energy used for hot water by more than half, delivering strong Annual Hot Water Energy Savings for Grimwade homeowners.
Grimwade enjoys excellent sun, with average annual solar exposure of about 17.7 MJ/m² per day, or roughly 4.9 kWh/m² of solar energy every day over the year. That is ideal for a solar hot water heating system or for running a heat pump hot water system off rooftop solar. Many long term residents own their homes outright, which makes planning a hot water installation or hot water tank upgrade simpler. Swapping out older gas hot water for a modern electric hot water system, or choosing between heat pump vs solar hot water, is about balancing upfront hot water system price and long term running costs.
Across the 6253 postcode, there are 295 occupied private dwellings and hot water demand is steady, especially for couples and older families. Hot water energy use can be a third or more of household electricity, so choosing the most efficient hot water system really matters. Locally, brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are common choices, whether you are looking at a rheem solar hot water package, a rheem heat pump hot water upgrade, a rinnai solar hot water setup or a premium sanden heat pump. Your installer can walk you through solar hot water vs electric hot water options, solar hot water tank replacement, and which models are in the running for best hot water system Australia wide.
Typical annual bill savings in Grimwade look like this:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water installation: save around $350–$700 per year. • Gas to heat pump hot water system: save about $250–$600 per year. • Gas to solar hot water installation: save roughly $200–$550 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with rooftop solar: save about $250–$500 per year.
Recent installs in Grimwade show the trend clearly. There have been 102 efficient hot water systems installed in the 6253 area, including both heat pump and solar hot water installations. Installations picked up strongly from the mid 2000s, with noticeable peaks around 2007–2010 and again in 2015 and 2019. Even in the early 2020s, there have been steady systems going in each year. This pattern reflects growing local interest in electrification, lower running costs and cleaner hot water WA wide.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Around Grimwade, more people are replacing old gas or resistive electric units with efficient hot water options like heat pumps, newer electric hot water systems and solar hot water. Federal incentives such as Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) can cut the effective solar hot water price or heat pump hot water price by a substantial percentage at the point of sale. On top of this, WA and national programs periodically offer a solar hot water rebate, heat pump hot water rebate or electric hot water system rebate to encourage households to move away from gas. When you combine these hot water rebate WA offers with good tariffs and rooftop solar, payback periods can shrink to just a few years, especially if you use timers or solar diversion to run your energy efficient hot water system when the sun is shining. For many homes, that means hundreds of dollars a year off bills, plus lower emissions.
If your current unit is ageing, noisy or costing a fortune to run, it is a good time to check whether your Grimwade home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are weighing heat pump vs solar hot water, or considering an electric hot water vs gas hot water switch, working with experienced local hot water installers like us makes the process smoother. With strong solar, solid home ownership and growing interest in sustainability in Grimwade, an efficient hot water WA system can reduce bills, cut carbon and future proof your home. Reach out to our trusted local experts for personalised advice on hot water repair, solar hot water repair, solar hot water price and hot water system cost tailored to your property.