Hot Water in Myrup, WA

Hot Water Systems in Myrup

The 6450 postcode, covering Myrup, Bandy Creek, Beaumont, Boyatup, Cape Le Grand, Cascade, Castletown, Chadwick, Condingup, Coomalbidgup, Dalyup, East Munglinup, Esperance, Howick, Merivale, Monjingup, Munglinup, Neridup, Nulsen, Pink Lake, Sinclair, West Beach and Windabout and surrounding areas, is home to around 5,805 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 Myrup and the 6450 area, 714 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 Myrup's climate delivering an average of 4.8 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 6450

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Hot Water Installation Myrup

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 Myrup

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Community Hot Water Statistics - Myrup, 6450

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Hot Water Demographics - Myrup

Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Myrup has around 5,805 private dwellings, home to approximately 11,065 people. With an average household size of 2.4 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Myrup households use approximately 120 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.7 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.

Other census insights reinforce Myrup's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Myrup community is home to 955 couple families with children and 257 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 1,451 homes owned with a mortgage and 1,648 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.

Myrup is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 12.3% of dwellings already upgraded.

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Hot water systems in Myrup

Across Myrup and the wider 6450 area, more households are rethinking their old gas and electric hot water system and shifting to smarter options like a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system and modern electric hot water system. With energy prices biting and many locals focused on paying off a mortgage or rent, choosing the most efficient hot water system is becoming a simple way to cut bills without sacrificing comfort.

Myrup’s mainly separate houses and rural blocks mean plenty of roof space for a solar hot water heating system or PV, and an average household size of around 2.4 people keeps demand steady rather than extreme. The median household income of about $1,515 a week and more than 3,000 families across the 6450 postcode suggest most homes are looking for that balance between upfront hot water system price and long‑term savings. The local climate helps too: Coramup’s average annual solar exposure is about 17.1 MJ/m² per day, roughly 4.75 kWh/m²/day, which is excellent for both heat pump hot water and solar hot water performance. When you upgrade from an older gas or electric unit to efficient hot water technology, those sunshine hours translate into real Annual Hot Water Energy Savings for Myrup homeowners.

In the 6450 area there are 4,700‑plus occupied dwellings, many with older systems nearing the end of their life. That makes it an ideal time to compare heat pump vs solar hot water, or even a high‑efficiency electric hot water system paired with rooftop solar. Brands like Rheem heat pump hot water, Rinnai solar hot water, Sanden heat pump and Chromagen solar hot water are all popular choices for reliable, energy efficient hot water system options that suit local conditions and coastal corrosion risks.

Average bill savings will vary, but many Myrup homes see:

• Old electric to heat pump hot water installation: around $350–$700 a year saved • Gas to heat pump hot water system: roughly $300–$600 a year saved • Gas to solar hot water installation: about $250–$550 a year saved • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with good solar: often $250–$500 a year saved

Recent installs in Myrup and surrounds show this shift in action. There have been 714 efficient hot water installations recorded in the 6450 postcode, covering both heat pump and solar hot water installation projects. Installations peaked around 2008–2011, with another lift from 2022 onwards as more people focus on electrification and lower running costs. While numbers dipped in some years, the steady trickle of new systems in 2023, 2024 and 2025 reflects growing interest in solar hot water vs electric hot water, and in replacing ageing tanks before they fail. Local hot water repair work often leads straight into a hot water upgrade conversation as owners weigh repair versus replacement.

Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings

Across WA, including Myrup, more households are replacing old gas or resistive electric units with a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible solar hot water heating system and heat pump units, effectively acting as a point‑of‑sale solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate that cuts the upfront solar hot water price or heat pump hot water price. WA schemes and retailer offers can also function like a hot water rebate wa or electric hot water system rebate, depending on the product and installer. In practice, these discounts can trim the system cost by a substantial percentage and shorten payback to just a few years, especially if you run your hot water system on solar power using timers or a smart diverter. For many Myrup homes, that means hundreds of dollars a year off power bills, plus the peace of mind that comes with a newer, more reliable system and fewer emergency hot water repair call‑outs.

If you are in Myrup and your current unit is old, noisy or struggling, this is a good time to check whether a hot water upgrade makes sense. Whether you are comparing electric hot water vs gas hot water, weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, or simply want the best hot water system Australia can offer for your budget, it pays to talk with experienced local specialists in hot water wa. We can help you decide between Rheem solar hot water, Rinnai solar hot water, a Sanden heat pump or another best heat pump hot water system, and guide you through any hot water rebate wa options. With strong solar, a community already investing in efficient technology, and rising interest in sustainability, efficient hot water systems are a smart way to reduce bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your Myrup home—connect with our trusted local experts for personalised advice and a smooth hot water installation or solar hot water tank replacement today.

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