How much does a hot water system cost in Newcastle?
Most hot water replacements in Newcastle cost $760–$5,700
supply and installation
Electric storage systems in Newcastle start from $760. Gas storage is $1,150–$3,325. Heat pumps cost $2,850–$5,700 before government rebates — after rebates, expect $1,900–$4,750.
+4.1%
Hot Water System costs in Newcastle have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Hot Water System Cost in Newcastle
$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 Newcastle costs $760–$2,375 for electric storage, $1,150–$3,325 for gas storage, $1,425–$2,850 for continuous flow gas, and $2,850–$5,700 for a heat pump (before rebates). Government rebates can reduce heat pump costs by $800–$1,000+ in most states.
Detailed Pricing — Newcastle 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric storage (supply + install) | $760installed | $1,425 | $2,375 |
| Gas storage (supply + install) | $1,150installed | $2,100 | $3,325 |
| Continuous flow gas | $1,425installed | $2,100 | $2,850 |
| Heat pump (supply + install) | $2,850installed | $4,000 | $5,700 |
| Heat pump (after rebates) | $1,900installed | $2,850 | $4,750 |
| Solar hot water | $3,325installed | $4,750 | $6,650 |
| Tempering valve install | $140per job | $240 | $380 |
| Hot water repair (general) | $140per job | $285 | $475 |
| Anode replacement | $190per job | $330 | $475 |
| Old system removal + disposal | $95per job | $190 | $330 |
| Emergency hot water replacement | $1,425installed | $2,650 | $4,275 |
| Running cost (electric, annual) | $475/year | $665 | $950 |
Prices verified February 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Newcastle metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.