How much does a hot water system cost in Adelaide?
Most hot water replacements in Adelaide cost $735–$5,500
supply and installation
Electric storage systems in Adelaide start from $735. Gas storage is $1,100–$3,225. Heat pumps cost $2,750–$5,500 before government rebates — after rebates, expect $1,850–$4,600.
+4.1%
Hot Water System costs in Adelaide have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Hot Water System Cost in Adelaide
$126
per hour for standard residential work
Call-Out Fee
$63–$158
Emergency Rate
$263–$735
Common Job
$158–$420
A hot water system in Adelaide costs $735–$2,300 for electric storage, $1,100–$3,225 for gas storage, $1,375–$2,750 for continuous flow gas, and $2,750–$5,500 for a heat pump (before rebates). Government rebates can reduce heat pump costs by $800–$1,000+ in most states.
Detailed Pricing — Adelaide 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric storage (supply + install) | $735installed | $1,375 | $2,300 |
| Gas storage (supply + install) | $1,100installed | $2,025 | $3,225 |
| Continuous flow gas | $1,375installed | $2,025 | $2,750 |
| Heat pump (supply + install) | $2,750installed | $3,875 | $5,500 |
| Heat pump (after rebates) | $1,850installed | $2,750 | $4,600 |
| Solar hot water | $3,225installed | $4,600 | $6,450 |
| Tempering valve install | $140per job | $230 | $370 |
| Hot water repair (general) | $140per job | $275 | $460 |
| Anode replacement | $185per job | $320 | $460 |
| Old system removal + disposal | $92per job | $185 | $320 |
| Emergency hot water replacement | $1,375installed | $2,575 | $4,150 |
| Running cost (electric, annual) | $460/year | $645 | $920 |
Prices verified February 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Adelaide metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.