How much does a hot water system cost in Sunshine Coast?
Most hot water replacements in Sunshine Coast cost $775–$5,800
supply and installation
Electric storage systems in Sunshine Coast start from $775. Gas storage is $1,175–$3,400. Heat pumps cost $2,900–$5,800 before government rebates — after rebates, expect $1,950–$4,850.
+5.2%
Hot Water System costs in Sunshine Coast have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Hot Water System Cost in Sunshine Coast
$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 Sunshine Coast costs $775–$2,425 for electric storage, $1,175–$3,400 for gas storage, $1,450–$2,900 for continuous flow gas, and $2,900–$5,800 for a heat pump (before rebates). Government rebates can reduce heat pump costs by $800–$1,000+ in most states.
Detailed Pricing — Sunshine Coast 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric storage (supply + install) | $775installed | $1,450 | $2,425 |
| Gas storage (supply + install) | $1,175installed | $2,125 | $3,400 |
| Continuous flow gas | $1,450installed | $2,125 | $2,900 |
| Heat pump (supply + install) | $2,900installed | $4,075 | $5,800 |
| Heat pump (after rebates) | $1,950installed | $2,900 | $4,850 |
| Solar hot water | $3,400installed | $4,850 | $6,800 |
| Tempering valve install | $145per job | $240 | $390 |
| Hot water repair (general) | $145per job | $290 | $485 |
| Anode replacement | $195per job | $340 | $485 |
| Old system removal + disposal | $97per job | $195 | $340 |
| Emergency hot water replacement | $1,450installed | $2,725 | $4,375 |
| Running cost (electric, annual) | $485/year | $680 | $970 |
Prices verified February 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Sunshine Coast metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.