How much does a hot water system cost in Hobart?
Most hot water replacements in Hobart cost $720–$5,400
supply and installation
Electric storage systems in Hobart start from $720. Gas storage is $1,075–$3,150. Heat pumps cost $2,700–$5,400 before government rebates — after rebates, expect $1,800–$4,500.
+3.6%
Hot Water System costs in Hobart have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Hot Water System Cost in Hobart
$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 Hobart costs $720–$2,250 for electric storage, $1,075–$3,150 for gas storage, $1,350–$2,700 for continuous flow gas, and $2,700–$5,400 for a heat pump (before rebates). Government rebates can reduce heat pump costs by $800–$1,000+ in most states.
Detailed Pricing — Hobart 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric storage (supply + install) | $720installed | $1,350 | $2,250 |
| Gas storage (supply + install) | $1,075installed | $1,975 | $3,150 |
| Continuous flow gas | $1,350installed | $1,975 | $2,700 |
| Heat pump (supply + install) | $2,700installed | $3,775 | $5,400 |
| Heat pump (after rebates) | $1,800installed | $2,700 | $4,500 |
| Solar hot water | $3,150installed | $4,500 | $6,300 |
| Tempering valve install | $135per job | $225 | $360 |
| Hot water repair (general) | $135per job | $270 | $450 |
| Anode replacement | $180per job | $315 | $450 |
| Old system removal + disposal | $90per job | $180 | $315 |
| Emergency hot water replacement | $1,350installed | $2,525 | $4,050 |
| Running cost (electric, annual) | $450/year | $630 | $900 |
Prices verified February 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Hobart metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.