Hot Water Systems in Oakford
The 6121 postcode, covering Oakford and Oldbury and surrounding areas, is home to around 1,010 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 Oakford and the 6121 area, 566 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 Oakford'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 6121
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State Wide
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Australia Wide
Hot Water Installation Oakford
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 Oakford
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Oakford, 6121
Hot Water Demographics - Oakford
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Oakford has around 1,010 private dwellings, home to approximately 2,974 people. With an average household size of 3.1 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Oakford households use approximately 155 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.2 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Oakford's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Oakford community is home to 265 couple families with children and 34 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 530 homes owned with a mortgage and 330 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.
Oakford is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 56.0% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Oakford
Across Oakford, more homeowners are swapping old gas and ageing electric units for an energy efficient hot water system that suits modern family life. With mostly separate houses, an average household size of 3.1 people and solid median household incomes, many 6121 households are in a great position to upgrade to a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system and lock in long‑term savings.
Oakford’s sunshine is a big advantage. The local ANKETELL weather station records around 19 MJ/m² of solar exposure a day on average, which is roughly 5.3 kWh/m² – ideal for a solar hot water heating system or high performance heat pump. For families juggling mortgages of around $2,500 a month and power bills that keep creeping up, replacing an old gas hot water system with a modern, efficient option is a simple way to trim running costs year after year.
In a semi‑rural suburb with 956 occupied private dwellings and many four‑bedroom homes, hot water demand is naturally high. That makes choosing the best hot water system Australia can offer for your needs even more important. Many Oakford homes already have rooftop solar, so a solar hot water vs electric hot water comparison often leans towards using that free daytime energy. Others prefer the flexibility of heat pump hot water, which works like a reverse fridge and delivers reliable hot water WA wide, even on cooler days.
Typical annual bill savings for Oakford homes can look like this:
• Upgrading old electric to a heat pump hot water system: save roughly $400–$800 per year. • Swapping gas to heat pump: save around $300–$700 per year. • Swapping gas to a solar hot water system: save about $300–$600 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with solar: save roughly $250–$500 per year.
Brands like Rheem heat pump hot water and Rheem solar hot water are popular for robust performance, while Rinnai solar hot water and Sanden heat pump systems are well regarded for efficiency and quiet operation. You will also see Chromagen solar hot water options around Perth for homes that want a reliable solar hot water tank replacement. The right choice comes down to your roof space, family size, budget and how much you want to cut bills and emissions.
Efficient systems are already taking off locally. In Oakford, 566 efficient hot water systems have been installed, combining heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation. Installations started slowly in the early 2000s, picked up through 2008–2010, and have stayed steady with around 20–30 systems going in most years up to 2024–2025. That trend shows a clear shift towards electrification, lower running costs and more energy efficient hot water system choices across the suburb.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
For many Oakford households, the real tipping point is the hot water rebate WA residents can access. Federal Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) reduce the upfront hot water system price for eligible heat pump and solar hot water units. On top of that, WA programs and occasional retailer offers can act like a heat pump hot water rebate or solar hot water rebate, cutting the effective heat pump hot water price or solar hot water price by a substantial percentage. There are also electric hot water system rebate style incentives in some schemes when you move away from gas. When you combine rebates with rooftop solar and smart timers or solar diversion, payback periods can shrink to just a few years, while ongoing savings of hundreds of dollars a year are realistic.
If you are weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water, it helps to look beyond the headline hot water system cost and think about long‑term efficiency. The most efficient hot water system for your home might be a premium Sanden heat pump, a mid‑range Rheem or Rinnai package, or a Chromagen solar hot water system paired with your existing PV. A good installer will also talk through hot water repair options, future hot water system price changes, and whether an all‑electric home makes sense for you.
If your gas unit is getting old, or your current electric hot water system is costing a fortune, now is a smart time to look at a hot water upgrade in Oakford. Chat with experienced local hot water installers who specialise in heat pump and solar hot water repair and installation, and can also handle straightforward electric hot water installation. With Oakford’s strong solar exposure and growing interest in sustainability, an efficient hot water system can trim your bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your home. Reach out for personalised advice with us and find the right hot water system for your place in Oakford.