Hot Water Systems in Muresk
The 6401 postcode, covering Muresk, Buckland, Burlong, Cunjardine, Irishtown, Jennacubbine, Jennapullin, Katrine, Malabaine, Meenaar, Mokine, Muluckine, Mumberkine, 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 Muresk 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 Muresk'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 6401
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Hot Water Installation Muresk
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 Muresk
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Muresk, 6401
Hot Water Demographics - Muresk
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Muresk 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, Muresk 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 Muresk's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Muresk 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.
Muresk is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 24.0% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Muresk
Across Muresk and the wider 6401 area, more households are swapping old gas and electric units for an energy efficient hot water system that is cheaper to run and kinder to the environment. With an average household size of 2.4 people and more than 2,900 occupied dwellings, reliable hot water is a daily essential. Rising energy costs and solid median household incomes around $1,263 a week mean many locals are now looking at a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system as a smart long‑term upgrade.
Muresk is especially well suited to efficient hot water. The local Muresk Institute weather station shows an impressive 19.3 MJ/m² of solar exposure annually, which works out at roughly 5.4 kWh of solar energy falling on each square metre of roof every day. That strong sunlight supports both a solar hot water heating system and high‑performance heat pump hot water, particularly when paired with rooftop solar. For many homes owned outright or with a mortgage (over 2,000 between them), replacing an ageing gas storage unit with an energy efficient hot water system is a logical way to lock in annual hot water energy savings for years to come.
In a postcode where most dwellings are three‑ and four‑bedroom separate houses, hot water demand can be significant, especially for families and older residents. A well‑sized hot water system can easily be one of the biggest energy users in the home. That is why more locals are comparing heat pump vs solar hot water and even looking at solar hot water vs electric hot water to find the most efficient hot water system for their situation. 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 and efficient options from EvoHeat are popular with households chasing the best heat pump hot water system in Australia.
To give you a feel for potential savings in Muresk, here are some typical annual bill reductions when you upgrade your hot water system:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save around $350–$700 per year. • Gas storage to heat pump hot water system: save around $250–$500 per year. • Gas storage to solar hot water system: save around $200–$450 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water system with solar: save around $200–$400 per year.
Locally, efficient hot water is not just a theory. In the 6401 postcode there have already been 848 efficient hot water installations, combining heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation. Install numbers climbed steadily from just 9 systems in 2001 to peaks around 63 systems in 2008 and strong years through 2009–2011. More recent years have held steady at around 30–40 installs annually, with 34 systems in 2023 and ongoing upgrades in 2024–2025. This trend shows a clear shift towards electrification, lower running costs and more sustainable hot water WA wide, with Muresk very much part of that story.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Across Muresk there is growing interest in moving away from old gas units and power‑hungry off‑peak cylinders towards options like a high‑efficiency heat pump hot water system, a quality solar hot water system or a modern electric hot water system set up to run on solar. Homeowners can often tap into a mix of Federal and WA hot water rebate programs. Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible solar hot water and heat pump systems and effectively act as an upfront discount off the heat pump hot water price or solar hot water price. On top of that, state‑based schemes can offer a specific heat pump hot water rebate, solar hot water rebate or even an electric hot water system rebate when replacing gas.
For many Muresk homes, these incentives can cut the hot water system price by a substantial percentage, sometimes shaving thousands off a full solar hot water tank replacement or premium heat pump. When you combine rebates with rooftop solar, smart timers or solar‑diversion controls, it is common to trim hundreds of dollars per year from bills and shorten the payback period dramatically. That is why more locals are asking about hot water rebate WA options and comparing heat pump hot water cost against solar hot water cost and efficient electric setups.
Whether you are dealing with an urgent hot water repair, planning a proactive hot water installation, or weighing up electric hot water vs gas hot water, it pays to get local advice. If your system is more than 10 years old, running out of hot water, or costing a fortune to run, now is a good time to see if your place in Muresk is ready for a hot water upgrade. Talk with experienced hot water installers who understand heat pumps, rheem solar hot water, rinnai solar hot water, rheem heat pump hot water, sanden heat pump options and chromagen solar hot water, and who can recommend the best hot water system Australia has to offer for your roof, budget and family size. With Muresk’s strong solar exposure and growing focus on sustainability, a modern energy efficient hot water system can cut bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home—connect with trusted local experts for personalised advice with us.