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Victorian gas hot water rules due 1 March 2027

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Victoria's gas hot water rules

From 1 March 2027, Victorian law requires a mains gas hot water unit that fails in an existing home to be replaced with an electric one. Limited exemptions apply, for example where there is no room for an electric unit.

What changes on 1 March 2027
Jan 2024
New builds
Gas connections banned for new homes requiring planning permits
Jan 2027
All new buildings
New homes and most new commercial buildings set to be built all-electric
1 March 2027
Existing homes
A failed mains gas hot water unit must be replaced with an electric one

Compare top heat pump brands

Independent reviews of every major heat pump hot water brand sold in Australia. Efficiency, noise, warranty and a modelled installed cost for each.

Reclaim Energy
Australia
From$6,600
Warranty10yr tank
COP4.5
Sanden
Japan
From$6,500
Warranty15yr tank
COP5.1
Rheem
Australia
From$3,200
Warranty10yr tank
COP3.5
Australian made
iStore
Australia
From$2,800
Warranty5yr tank
COP3.2
Stiebel Eltron
Germany
From$3,500
Warranty5yr tank
COP3.8
Chromagen
Israel
From$2,800
Warranty5yr tank
COP3.4
Daikin
Japan
From$5,500
Warranty10yr tank
COP4.5
Rinnai
Japan/Australia
From$3,350
Warranty7yr tank
COP3.6
Midea
China
From$2,500
Warranty5yr tank
COP3.2
Emerald
Australia
From$2,750
Warranty7yr tank
COP4.9
Haier
China
From$3,000
Warranty7yr tank
COP4.49
Apricus
Australia
From$3,000
Warranty6yr tank
COP4.13
Quantum
Australia
From$3,250
Warranty5yr tank
COP4.3
Dux
Australia
From$3,300
Warranty7yr tank
COP4.23
Australian made
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Compare prices and rebates by area

Modelled installed prices and available rebates for your suburb

Victoria

Average installed: $2,276 - $4,370 after rebates (modelled)
Gas hot water rules due 1 March 2027
Richmond$2,200 - $4,200Ringwood$2,300 - $4,400Frankston$2,100 - $4,100Glen Waverley$2,400 - $4,500Werribee$2,100 - $4,000
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New South Wales

Average installed: $2,582 - $4,886 after rebates (modelled)
Sydney$2,800 - $5,100Parramatta$2,500 - $4,800Penrith$2,400 - $4,600Blacktown$2,400 - $4,600Liverpool$2,400 - $4,500
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Queensland

Average installed: $2,308 - $4,449 after rebates (modelled)
Brisbane$2,400 - $4,600Gold Coast$2,300 - $4,500South Brisbane$2,400 - $4,600Fortitude Valley$2,400 - $4,600West End$2,400 - $4,600
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South Australia

Average installed: $2,430 - $4,765 after rebates (modelled)
Adelaide$2,400 - $4,800North Adelaide$2,500 - $4,900Norwood$2,500 - $4,900Unley$2,500 - $4,800Hyde Park$2,500 - $4,900
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Australian Capital Territory

Average installed: $2,376 - $4,865 after rebates (modelled)
Gas connection rules for new homes
Canberra$2,300 - $4,800Woden$2,400 - $4,900Belconnen$2,300 - $4,800Tuggeranong$2,300 - $4,700Gungahlin$2,300 - $4,800
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Western Australia

Average installed: $2,451 - $4,752 after rebates (modelled)
Perth CBD$2,400 - $4,800Subiaco$2,500 - $4,900Leederville$2,400 - $4,800Fremantle$2,400 - $4,700East Perth$2,500 - $4,900
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Tasmania

Average installed: $2,767 - $4,955 after rebates (modelled)
Hobart CBD$2,800 - $5,000Sandy Bay$3,000 - $5,200Battery Point$3,100 - $5,200South Hobart$2,900 - $5,100West Hobart$2,900 - $5,100
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Northern Territory

Average installed: $2,900 - $4,969 after rebates (modelled)
Darwin CBD$2,900 - $5,000Stuart Park$3,000 - $5,100Larrakeyah$3,100 - $5,200The Gardens$3,100 - $5,200Parap$2,900 - $5,000
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