Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Hicksborough, VIC 3995

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Hicksborough, VIC 3995

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Hicksborough, located in postcode 3995. Using the nearest weather station data from WONTHAGGI at an elevation of 55 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1911 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Hicksborough experiences summers that have reached up to 45 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -2.2 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 5.2 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 2.2 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 61% 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, Hicksborough experiences wind speeds of up to 11.3 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 Hicksborough

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

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

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9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

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

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Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Hicksborough

LDB Heating & Cooling

LDB Heating & Cooling

Unit 32/10 Speedwell Street, 3912

Quality service for all your heating and cooling needs

Southcoast Air

Southcoast Air

21 Phillip Island Rd, 3925

Stay comfortable with Southcoast Air

Mornington Heating

Mornington Heating

6 Carramar St, 3931

Cooling & Plumbing

Bass Coast HVAC

Bass Coast HVAC

113 White Rd, 3995

Your Comfort, Our Priority

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Hicksborough
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hicksborough: Wonthaggi - approx. 1.8 km

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

Hicksborough 3995

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Hicksborough

Island Energy

Island Energy

Unit 3/64-66 Genista St, 3925

Power your home with the sun

Variety Solar

Variety Solar

13a Smith Street, 3820

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

BJ White Solar

BJ White Solar

2137 Frankston - Flinders Road, 3915

Fully licensed solar and electrical contractors in Hastings.

Solar 360 Australia

Solar 360 Australia

2161 Frankston - Flinders Road, 3915

Tesla Installation Accredited & New Energy Tech Approved.

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Hicksborough, 3995

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Hicksborough uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wonthaggi), which is at an elevation of 55 metres above sea level and started operating in 1911 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Hicksborough’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

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Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Hicksborough uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wonthaggi), which is at an elevation of 55 metres above sea level and started operating in 1911 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 Hicksborough will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Hicksborough uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wonthaggi), which is at an elevation of 55 metres above sea level and started operating in 1911 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Hicksborough’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

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Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3995 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3995 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

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Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 365 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 3995, 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 Hicksborough, 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

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Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1460kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3995, 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 Hicksborough, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

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Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3995 each day if all 4886 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 Hicksborough, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4886 each day if all Hicksborough 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 Hicksborough, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3995 each year if all 4886 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 Hicksborough, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3995 each year if all 4886 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 3995 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3995 each year if all 4886 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

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Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3995 each year if all 4886 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

Hicksborough and the postcode of 3995 has a total 4886 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Hicksborough 4518 are houses, 233 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 23 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 47%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 23%. 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 2.2 number of people per household and with 73% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 3995, 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 Hicksborough

Hicksborough VIC 3995 experiences a temperate oceanic climate with mild summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature in Hicksborough is around 15 degrees Celsius. The hottest month is typically January, with an average maximum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius. The coolest month is July, with an average maximum temperature of 14 degrees Celsius.

Given the warmest month in Hicksborough, it is important for residents to have reliable cooling systems in place to combat the summer heat. One popular option is split system air conditioning, which provides efficient cooling and heating throughout the year. Split systems are ideal for individual room cooling and offer the flexibility of controlling temperatures independently in different areas of the house.

Considering the increasing focus on sustainability, residents in Hicksborough can also explore the possibility of powering their split system air conditioners with solar energy. Solar-powered air conditioning not only reduces electricity bills but also minimizes the environmental impact. Local air conditioning businesses in Hicksborough offer a range of services, including installation and maintenance of split system air conditioners, ensuring residents can enjoy comfortable indoor temperatures all year round.

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