Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Mill Park, VIC 3082

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Mill Park, VIC 3082

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Mill Park, located in postcode 3082. Using the nearest weather station data from BUNDOORA (LATROBE UNIVERSITY) at an elevation of 83 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1979 and the latest recorded data in 2021, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Mill Park experiences summers that have reached up to 46.5 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -3.6 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 8.3 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 4.6 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 66% at 9am and 46% 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, Mill Park experiences wind speeds of up to 11.5 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 Mill Park

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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 Mill Park

Storm Electrical Solutions

Storm Electrical Solutions

61B Hansen Street, 3025

Storm electrical solutions.

Too Hot Climate Systems

Too Hot Climate Systems

3 Perkin Court, 3175

Comfort and Quality, Delivered with Care

Plumbzall Pty Ltd

Plumbzall Pty Ltd

4 Bundoran Ct, 3429

Quality Plumbing Services You Can Trust

Sharpie the Sparkie

Sharpie the Sparkie

Ringwood, 3134

Quality tradesmen for your electrical & air conditioning needs

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Mill Park
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mill Park: Bundoora (latrobe University) - approx. 5.2 km

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

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Featured Solar Installers Servicing Mill Park

Jet Solar

Jet Solar

13/5 Enterprise Drive, 3178

Victoria's highest rated solar installer.

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

Solar Run Keysborough

Solar Run Keysborough

35 Pacific Drive, 3173

Australia’s preferred solar company making installation simple.

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Mill Park, 3082

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

23°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Mill Park uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Bundoora (latrobe University)), which is at an elevation of 83 metres above sea level and started operating in 1979 with the latest data recorded in 2021, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Mill Park’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 Mill Park uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Bundoora (latrobe University)), which is at an elevation of 83 metres above sea level and started operating in 1979 with the latest data recorded in 2021, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Mill Park will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

46%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Mill Park uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Bundoora (latrobe University)), which is at an elevation of 83 metres above sea level and started operating in 1979 with the latest data recorded in 2021, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Mill Park’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

9,974

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3082 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3082 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

$540 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 547.5 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 3082, 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 Mill Park, 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

2,107 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2190kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3082, 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 Mill Park, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

60,259 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3082 each day if all 10057 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 Mill Park, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$15,003 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 10057 each day if all Mill Park 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 Mill Park, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$5,506,125 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3082 each year if all 10057 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 Mill Park, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

18,198 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3082 each year if all 10057 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 3082 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

255,835 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3082 each year if all 10057 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

152,333,286 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3082 each year if all 10057 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

Mill Park and the postcode of 3082 has a total 10057 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Mill Park 8819 are houses, 981 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 256 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 36% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 53%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 9%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 1% 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 2.8 number of people per household and with 75% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 3082, 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 Mill Park

Mill Park, located in Victoria, Australia, experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The average maximum temperature ranges from 19°C to 26°C throughout the year. The hottest months are typically January and February, with temperatures reaching up to 30°C. With such warm temperatures, reliable cooling systems are essential for the comfort of residents.

One popular cooling solution in Mill Park is split system air conditioning. Split systems are ideal for both residential and commercial spaces as they provide efficient cooling while being energy-efficient. They consist of an indoor unit that cools the air and an outdoor unit that dissipates heat. These systems offer precise temperature control, allowing residents to create a comfortable environment even during the hottest months.

Considering the increasing focus on sustainability, many residents in Mill Park are also exploring the possibility of using solar power to run their cooling systems. Solar-powered split systems not only reduce electricity bills but also have a lower environmental impact. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents can enjoy the benefits of air conditioning while minimizing their carbon footprint.

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