Hot Water Systems in Singleton
The 6175 postcode, covering Singleton and surrounding areas, is home to around 1,486 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 Singleton and the 6175 area, 294 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 Singleton'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 6175
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Hot Water Installation Singleton
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 Singleton
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Singleton, 6175
Hot Water Demographics - Singleton
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Singleton has around 1,486 private dwellings, home to approximately 3,735 people. With an average household size of 2.9 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Singleton households use approximately 145 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 Singleton's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Singleton community is home to 409 couple families with children and 101 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 771 homes owned with a mortgage and 296 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.
Singleton is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 19.8% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Singleton
In beachside Singleton, more homeowners are switching to energy efficient hot water systems to keep bills under control and move away from gas. With an average household size of about 2.9 people and most dwellings being three and four bedroom family homes, hot water demand is solid year‑round. Power prices bite when you have teens, sports kits and lots of showers, so upgrading an old gas or electric hot water system to a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system is becoming the logical next step.
Singleton enjoys excellent sunshine, with Mandurah’s average solar exposure sitting around 19.1 MJ/m² per day – roughly 5.3 kWh/m² of solar energy. That strong solar resource makes both a solar hot water heating system and a heat pump hot water system perform really well, especially when paired with rooftop solar. With around 1,336 occupied dwellings and a high proportion of homes owned with a mortgage, many families on a median household income of about $2,180 a week are looking for ways to cut running costs without sacrificing comfort. Annual hot water energy savings from moving to an energy efficient hot water system can easily reach hundreds of dollars for a typical Singleton household.
In 6175, most homes are detached houses with multiple bedrooms, so hot water usage is a big slice of total energy, particularly for electric hot water vs gas hot water comparisons. As more locals add solar, we are seeing stronger interest in heat pump vs solar hot water options, and in using timers to run systems during the middle of the day. Popular brands in the area include Sanden heat pump units for ultra‑efficient heat pump hot water installation, Rheem heat pump hot water and Rheem solar hot water for reliable family systems, and Rinnai solar hot water for those wanting a proven solar hot water installation. Chromagen solar hot water is also on the radar for some homeowners looking at the most efficient hot water system for their roof and budget.
Typical annual bill savings in Singleton look like:
• Replacing an old electric hot water system with a heat pump hot water system: about $400–$800 per year. • Switching from gas to a heat pump: roughly $300–$700 per year. • Switching from gas to a solar hot water system: around $300–$600 per year. • Upgrading an old electric unit to a modern electric hot water system with solar: about $250–$500 per year.
Across Singleton, there have already been 294 efficient hot water installations (heat pumps and solar hot water). Install numbers picked up in years like 2005–2006 and again around 2011, with steady interest continuing through the 2010s. More recently, there has been a fresh uptick, with 12 systems in 2024 and more already in 2025, reflecting growing interest in electrification, lower running costs and hot water WA households can rely on. Each new solar hot water tank replacement or heat pump upgrade adds to community hot water energy savings and reduces reliance on gas.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Right across Singleton, more people are replacing tired gas or electric units with efficient options like heat pumps, modern electric hot water and solar hot water. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible systems, effectively acting as an upfront discount that lowers the hot water system price or cost. On top of that, WA and national programs can provide a heat pump hot water rebate, solar hot water rebate or electric hot water system rebate on certain models, especially when you are moving away from gas. These hot water rebate WA offers can cut the heat pump hot water price or cost and the solar hot water price or cost by a substantial percentage, shortening payback times to just a few years in some cases. When you combine rebates with rooftop solar, smart tariffs, timers or solar diversion, an energy efficient hot water system can deliver some of the best heat pump hot water system performance and savings available, and help you choose the best hot water system Australia has for your needs.
If your existing unit is more than 10 years old, running out of hot water or needing frequent hot water repair, it is a good time to check whether your Singleton home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are comparing solar hot water vs electric hot water, looking at rheem solar hot water or rinnai solar hot water, or considering a sanden heat pump, working with experienced local specialists in hot water installation and hot water repair is essential. Efficient hot water WA solutions can reduce bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your home. For personalised advice on electric hot water installation, solar hot water repair, solar hot water tank replacement or a tailored heat pump hot water installation, connect with trusted local experts and find the right hot water system for your Singleton property today.