Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Allestree, VIC 3305

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Allestree, VIC 3305

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Allestree, located in postcode 3305. Using the nearest weather station data from PORTLAND (CASHMORE AIRPORT) at an elevation of 81 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1982 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Allestree experiences summers that have reached up to 43.6 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -2.3 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 3.5 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 1.7 days less than 2 degrees C. These fluctuations underscore the importance of a reliable air conditioning service that can handle both extremes.

In the hotter months, we notice an average humidity level around 75% at 9am and 62% at 3pm, which can significantly impact home comfort on hot days. So a well-rounded Aircon system won't just keep your home cool, it will also help manage these humidity levels. Additionally, Allestree experiences wind speeds of up to 18.8 km/h, making a smart HVAC system, Split System Air Conditioner, Evaporative Cooler, or Ducted Air Conditioning that can adjust to external factors an excellent investment.

Temperature & Weather in Allestree

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Allestree 3305

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Allestree 3305

Avg Days Over 30°C
Avg Days Over 35°C
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Average Number of Hot Days

Allestree 3305

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Allestree 3305

3 Star Energy Rating
5 Star Energy Rating
7 Star Energy Rating
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Est Daily Split System Cooling Energy Consumption (kW)

Allestree 3305

Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Allestree

Knights Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Knights Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

197 Percy St, 3305

Stay comfortable all year round with Knights Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Compton Refrigeration

Compton Refrigeration

Refrigeration Solutions for Every Need

Portland Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Portland Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

5 Cashmore Road, 3305

Stay comfortable all year round

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Allestree
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Allestree: Portland (cashmore Airport) - approx. 11.9 km

Split System 5 Star
6kW Solar System
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Est Daily Split System Cooling Offset By Solar Power

Allestree 3305

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Allestree

Keppel Prince Engineering

Keppel Prince Engineering

184 Darts Road, 3305

Building a Sustainable Future

Day's Electrical Contracting

Day's Electrical Contracting

Victoria, 3305

Your Trusted Electrical Experts in South West Victoria

Logan Solar & Electrical

Logan Solar & Electrical

Portland, 3305

Providing solar installs for over 5 years.

Hayward Heights Electrical

Hayward Heights Electrical

10 Westlakes Road, 3305

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Allestree, 3305

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

19°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Allestree uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Portland (cashmore Airport)), which is at an elevation of 81 metres above sea level and started operating in 1982 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Allestree’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

13 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Allestree uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Portland (cashmore Airport)), which is at an elevation of 81 metres above sea level and started operating in 1982 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Allestree will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

63%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Allestree uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Portland (cashmore Airport)), which is at an elevation of 81 metres above sea level and started operating in 1982 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Allestree’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

5,366

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3305 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3305 include Separate houses, Semi-detached, row or terrace houses, townhouses, flats or apartments, and other dwelling types, which we have combined into a single number called homes.

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Retail Value of Electricity Saved

$273 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 273.75 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 3305, due to an energy-efficient 7-star air conditioning split system compared to a less efficient 3-star air conditioning split system. This average yearly saving per home includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Allestree, assumptions about the homes in this location, and estimates an average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh throughout this period.

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Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

1,084 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1095kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3305, due to the improved energy efficiency of a 7-star rated air conditioning system when compared to a less efficient 3-star air conditioning split system. The total kilowatts saved by each home on average includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Allestree, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

16,120 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3305 each day if all 5377 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Allestree, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$4,021 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 5377 each day if all Allestree homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system, multiplied by an estimated average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Allestree, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$1,471,942 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3305 each year if all 5377 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system, multiplied by an estimated average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Allestree, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

4,876 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3305 each year if all 5377 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This electricity saving is then multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in VIC, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 3305 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

68,404 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3305 each year if all 5377 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This electricity saving is then multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in VIC, then converted to the equivalent number of mature trees capturing and sequestering carbon dioxide pollution equal to the amount of CO2 saved (14 trees per tonne of CO2). So this number gives us a different way of understanding the environmental benefits of higher energy star split system air conditioning because of improved energy efficiency.

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Car Emissions Equivalent

40,725,385 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3305 each year if all 5377 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This electricity saving is then multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in VIC, then converted to the equivalent number of kilometres driven worth of car emissions driven by an average car equal to the amount of CO2 saved (120g of CO2 per km driven). So this number gives us a different way of understanding the environmental benefits of higher energy star split system air conditioning because of improved energy efficiency.

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Demographics

Allestree and the postcode of 3305 has a total 5377 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Allestree 4853 are houses, 409 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 55 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 27% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 52%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 19%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2% of census results did not specify the number of bedrooms

Typically we see that the bigger the home, then the more it costs to heat and cool, and with 2.3 number of people per household and with 74% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 3305, investing in energy-efficient air conditioning will make a significant difference to energy savings here.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Allestree

Allestree VIC 3305 experiences a mild climate with four distinct seasons. The average weather in Allestree is generally pleasant, with warm summers and cool winters. The town enjoys a temperate oceanic climate, influenced by its proximity to the coast.

The average maximum temperatures in Allestree vary throughout the year. The hottest months are typically January and February, with average maximum temperatures reaching around 25-30°C. December and March also experience warm temperatures, with averages around 20-25°C. The coolest months are usually June and July, with average maximum temperatures of 10-15°C.

Given the warm summers in Allestree, cooling systems are essential for maintaining a comfortable indoor environment. Split system air conditioners are an excellent choice for cooling in this town. They provide efficient and effective cooling, allowing residents to control the temperature in individual rooms. Additionally, split systems are energy-efficient and can be powered by solar energy, reducing electricity costs and environmental impact.

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