Hot Water Systems in Kudardup
The 6290 postcode, covering Kudardup, Augusta, Deepdene, East Augusta, Leeuwin and Molloy Island and surrounding areas, is home to around 1,495 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 Kudardup and the 6290 area, 273 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 Kudardup's climate delivering an average of 4.7 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 6290
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Hot Water Installation Kudardup
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Energy Efficient Hot Water & Solar Power Kudardup
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Kudardup, 6290
Hot Water Demographics - Kudardup
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Kudardup has around 1,495 private dwellings, home to approximately 1,563 people. With an average household size of 1.9 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Kudardup households use approximately 95 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.1 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Kudardup's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Kudardup community is home to 74 couple families with children and 28 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 156 homes owned with a mortgage and 442 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.
Kudardup is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 18.3% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Kudardup
Around Kudardup, more locals are rethinking their old hot water system and looking at efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system and modern electric hot water system. With many residents on fixed incomes and a median household income of about $901 a week, keeping power bills down matters. Average household size is only 1.9 people, so a well‑sized, energy efficient hot water system can comfortably cover daily needs without wasting energy.
Kudardup and the wider 6290 area enjoy strong sunshine, with average solar exposure of around 16.9 MJ/m² per day – roughly 4.7 kWh/m²/day – across the year. That makes a solar hot water heating system or a heat pump hot water system a logical upgrade from older gas or resistive electric units, especially as more households look for long‑term hot water energy savings. With so many separate houses (over 700 in the postcode) and a high share of homes owned outright, there is real scope to invest in systems that cut running costs and future‑proof the property.
In 6290, hot water demand is steady rather than huge, thanks to smaller households and an older population, but hot water still makes up a big chunk of total energy use. Swapping an old gas or electric hot water system for an efficient option can noticeably trim quarterly bills. Brands like Rheem and Rinnai are common choices for solar hot water installation and electric hot water installation, while premium heat pumps such as Sanden are popular with households chasing the most efficient hot water system they can get. Chromagen solar hot water is another option for those who want a robust solar hot water tank replacement.
Here are typical annual bill savings many Kudardup homes can see with the right upgrade:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water installation: $450–$900 per year • Gas to heat pump vs solar hot water: $350–$800 per year (depending on tariff and usage) • Gas to solar hot water installation with electric boost: $300–$700 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water with rooftop solar: $250–$600 per year
Across the 6290 postcode, there have already been 273 efficient hot water installations, combining both heat pump and solar hot water repair and replacement jobs and new systems. Installations jumped in 2009, with 33 systems going in that year, and have stayed steady since, with regular upgrades from 2017 through to 2024 as more people electrify and move away from gas. This steady growth in hot water installation shows a clear local trend towards lower running costs and cleaner hot water WA‑wide.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
For Kudardup households comparing heat pump vs solar hot water or even solar hot water vs electric hot water, current incentives make the decision easier. Federal Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) effectively act as an upfront discount on eligible systems such as rheem solar hot water, rinnai solar hot water, rheem heat pump hot water and sanden heat pump units. On top of that, WA hot water rebate programs and occasional electric hot water system rebate offers can reduce the heat pump hot water price / cost or solar hot water price / cost by a substantial percentage. When you factor in hundreds of dollars a year off bills, payback periods can shrink to just a few years, especially if you use timers or solar diversion to run your hot water system when your rooftop solar is generating. For many homes, the best heat pump hot water system or best hot water system Australia‑wide is the one that balances upfront hot water system price / cost with long‑term reliability and low running costs.
If you are weighing up electric hot water vs gas hot water, or wondering whether a solar hot water repair or full solar hot water tank replacement is smarter, it may be time to look closely at your options. Kudardup has strong solar resources and a growing interest in sustainability, so upgrading to an energy efficient hot water system can cut emissions and protect you from rising energy prices. To check whether your home is ready for an upgrade to a solar hot water system, heat pump hot water system or modern electric hot water system, it pays to talk with experienced local hot water WA installers like us. We can help you compare systems, explain the hot water rebate WA options, and design a solution that reduces bills, improves comfort and future‑proofs your home—then connect you with trusted local experts for personalised advice and a smooth installation.