Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Melton South, VIC 3338

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Melton South, VIC 3338

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Melton South, located in postcode 3338. Using the nearest weather station data from MELBOURNE AIRPORT at an elevation of 113 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1970 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Melton South experiences summers that have reached up to 46.8 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -2.5 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 8.8 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 3 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 65% at 9am and 44% 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, Melton South experiences wind speeds of up to 18.5 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 Melton South

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Melton South 3338

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Melton South 3338

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

Melton South 3338

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Melton South 3338

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

Melton South 3338

Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Melton South

Storm Electrical Solutions

Storm Electrical Solutions

61B Hansen Street, 3025

Storm electrical solutions.

Thomas Air Conditioning

Thomas Air Conditioning

2/1-3 Bricker St, 3192

Your Comfort, Our Priority

Plumbzall Pty Ltd

Plumbzall Pty Ltd

4 Bundoran Ct, 3429

Quality Plumbing Services You Can Trust

SK Air (VIC)

SK Air (VIC)

Unit 8/282 Chesterville Rd, 3189

Cooling and heating solutions for every home

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Melton South
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Melton South: Melbourne Airport - approx. 4.3 km

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

Melton South 3338

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Melton South

Pacific Solar

Pacific Solar

1 Hewitt Street, 3192

Unleash the power of commercial solar.

Zing Solar Vic

Zing Solar Vic

2 Main Street, 3030

100% Australian based

Grow Energy

Grow Energy

325A Bay Road, 3192

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

G Store

G Store

1095 Dandenong Road, 3145

Powering towards net zero

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Melton South, 3338

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

24°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Melton South uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Melbourne Airport), which is at an elevation of 113 metres above sea level and started operating in 1970 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Melton South’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

33 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Melton South uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Melbourne Airport), which is at an elevation of 113 metres above sea level and started operating in 1970 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 Melton South will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

44%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Melton South uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Melbourne Airport), which is at an elevation of 113 metres above sea level and started operating in 1970 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Melton South’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

11,514

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3338 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3338 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

$456 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 456.25 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 3338, 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 Melton South, 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

1,825 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1825kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3338, 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 Melton South, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

57,570 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3338 each day if all 11514 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 Melton South, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$14,393 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 11514 each day if all Melton South 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 Melton South, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$5,253,263 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3338 each year if all 11514 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 Melton South, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

17,441 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3338 each year if all 11514 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 3338 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

244,172 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3338 each year if all 11514 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

145,341,222 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3338 each year if all 11514 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

Melton South and the postcode of 3338 has a total 11514 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Melton South 10574 are houses, 905 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 17 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 55% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 36%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 7%. 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 3 number of people per household and with 66% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 3338, 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 Melton South

Melton South is a suburb located in Victoria, Australia. It experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters. The average maximum temperature ranges from 20°C to 30°C throughout the year, making cooling a necessity for the residents.

The hottest months in Melton South are typically January and February, with average maximum temperatures reaching around 30°C. During these months, the demand for air-conditioning and cooling systems is at its peak.

To beat the heat, residents of Melton South can benefit from split system cooling. Split systems are highly efficient and provide individualized temperature control for different rooms or areas. They are also quieter and more energy-efficient compared to traditional HVAC systems. Additionally, considering the abundance of sunlight in the region, harnessing solar power to run the air-conditioning units can further reduce energy costs and environmental impact.

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