Hot Water Systems in Irishtown
The 6401 postcode, covering Irishtown, Buckland, Burlong, Cunjardine, Jennacubbine, Jennapullin, Katrine, Malabaine, Meenaar, Mokine, Muluckine, Mumberkine, Muresk, Northam, Rossmore, Southern Brook, Spencers Brook, Throssell and Wongamine and surrounding areas, is home to around 3,531 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 Irishtown and the 6401 area, 848 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 Irishtown'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 6401
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Hot Water Installation Irishtown
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 Irishtown
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Irishtown, 6401
Hot Water Demographics - Irishtown
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Irishtown has around 3,531 private dwellings, home to approximately 6,894 people. With an average household size of 2.4 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Irishtown households use approximately 120 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.4 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Irishtown's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Irishtown community is home to 484 couple families with children and 217 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 944 homes owned with a mortgage and 1,088 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.
Irishtown is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 24.0% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Irishtown
Across Irishtown and the wider 6401 area, more homes are switching from old gas and ageing electric units to an energy efficient hot water system. With most locals living in separate houses and an average household size of around 2.4 people, hot water demand is steady all year, and power bills really add up. Many households are on modest median incomes, so choosing the most efficient hot water system is becoming just as important as choosing the right size.
Irishtown is well placed for efficient hot water upgrades. The Northam weather station shows an impressive 19.3 MJ/m² of average annual solar exposure, which works out to roughly 5.4 kWh/m² per day. That strong WA sun helps a solar hot water system or heat pump hot water system run more efficiently, especially when paired with rooftop solar. For families looking to cut running costs, moving from older gas or resistive electric to a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water heating system or well‑timed electric hot water system is a logical next step, with annual hot water energy savings often reaching hundreds of dollars per home.
Around 6401 there are 2,965 occupied private dwellings, mostly three and four bedroom homes, so there is plenty of roof space and tank room for a solar hot water installation or heat pump hot water installation. Hot water use can be one of the biggest chunks of household energy, so upgrading to an energy efficient hot water system has a big impact on bills. Locals are comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, and also weighing up solar hot water vs electric hot water to see what best suits their roof, budget and lifestyle.
Typical annual bill savings in Irishtown for a well‑sized hot water installation can look like:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save roughly $350–$700 per year. • Gas to heat pump hot water system: save around $250–$600 per year. • Gas to solar hot water system: save about $300–$650 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with solar: save roughly $250–$500 per year.
Locally, brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are popular options. Rheem solar hot water and Rinnai solar hot water units are well known for reliability, while Rheem heat pump hot water and Sanden heat pump systems are often chosen by homeowners chasing the best heat pump hot water system and the most efficient hot water system possible. For older properties, solar hot water tank replacement and hot water repair can be a smart way to extend system life, but many households choose a full upgrade once they see the hot water system price versus long‑term savings.
In Irishtown and surrounding WA postcodes, there have already been 848 efficient hot water systems installed, combining heat pump and solar hot water installations. Install numbers really jumped between 2007 and 2011, with strong years like 2008–2010, and they have stayed solid through 2019–2024 as more people focus on electrification and lower running costs. This steady trend shows growing confidence in heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water repair or replacement as long‑term investments.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
More Irishtown households are looking to replace old gas or basic electric units with efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, modern electric hot water system or a solar hot water system. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) can lower the solar hot water price / cost and heat pump hot water price / cost at the point of sale. On top of that, WA homeowners may be able to access a solar hot water rebate, heat pump hot water rebate or electric hot water system rebate under various state and retailer programs, effectively cutting the upfront hot water system price by a substantial percentage.
When you combine a hot water rebate WA offers with good tariffs and rooftop solar, payback periods can shorten to just a few years. Using timers or solar diversion to run an electric hot water system when your panels are producing can improve savings even further. For many households, the hot water rebate WA residents can claim, plus bill reductions of hundreds of dollars per year, make an energy efficient hot water system one of the best value upgrades around.
If your old gas or electric unit in Irishtown is getting noisy, leaking or just costing too much, now is a good time to see whether a heat pump, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water installation is right for you. Working with experienced hot water installers like us—specialists in heat pump and solar hot water—means you get tailored advice on brands, system sizing, hot water repair versus replacement, and the latest hot water rebate options. With Irishtown’s strong solar resource and growing interest in sustainability, upgrading to efficient hot water systems can help cut your bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home. Connect with trusted local experts for personalised advice and find the best hot water system Australia has to offer for your place.