Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Strathkellar, VIC 3301

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Strathkellar, VIC 3301

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Strathkellar, located in postcode 3301. Using the nearest weather station data from PORT FAIRY AWS at an elevation of 10 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1990 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Strathkellar experiences summers that have reached up to 45.2 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -1.3 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 2.8 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 1.1 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 76% at 9am and 65% 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, Strathkellar experiences wind speeds of up to 19.9 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 Strathkellar

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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 Strathkellar

West Fridge

West Fridge

100 Caramut Rd, 3280

Stay comfortable all year round with West Fridge

Pat J & LM Walsh

Pat J & LM Walsh

25 Mckiernan Rd, 3280

Stay comfortable all year round

Leahys Home Living

Leahys Home Living

227 Koroit St, 3280

Stay cozy with Leahys Home Living

Turland Bros

Turland Bros

541` Raglan Parade, 3280

Stay warm, stay cool, with Turland Bros!

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Strathkellar
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Strathkellar: Port Fairy Aws - approx. 7.7 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 Strathkellar

Urban Renewables

Urban Renewables

40 Jamieson Street, 3280

Smart solar energy.

Solargain Warrnambool

Solargain Warrnambool

13 Strong Street, 3280

Power your home with the sun's energy

Keppel Prince Engineering

Keppel Prince Engineering

184 Darts Road, 3305

Building a Sustainable Future

Creek Electrical Services

Creek Electrical Services

287 Mill Road, 3300

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Strathkellar, 3301

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

20°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Strathkellar uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Port Fairy Aws), which is at an elevation of 10 metres above sea level and started operating in 1990 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Strathkellar’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

14 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Strathkellar uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Port Fairy Aws), which is at an elevation of 10 metres above sea level and started operating in 1990 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 Strathkellar will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

65%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Strathkellar uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Port Fairy Aws), which is at an elevation of 10 metres above sea level and started operating in 1990 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Strathkellar’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

464

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3301 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3301 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

$180 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 182.5 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 3301, 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 Strathkellar, 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

722 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 730kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3301, 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 Strathkellar, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

927 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3301 each day if all 469 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 Strathkellar, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$232 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 469 each day if all Strathkellar 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 Strathkellar, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$85,527 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3301 each year if all 469 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 Strathkellar, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

281 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3301 each year if all 469 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 3301 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

3,912 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3301 each year if all 469 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

2,367,915 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3301 each year if all 469 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

Strathkellar and the postcode of 3301 has a total 469 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Strathkellar 471 are houses, 0 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 0 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 47% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 41%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 9%. 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 2.5 number of people per household and with 81% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 3301, 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 Strathkellar

Strathkellar, located in Victoria, Australia, experiences a temperate climate with mild summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature in Strathkellar is around 14 degrees Celsius. The hottest months are typically January and February, with average maximum temperatures reaching up to 27 degrees Celsius.

Given the warm summer temperatures in Strathkellar, cooling systems are essential for maintaining comfort. One popular option for cooling in this town is split system air conditioning. Split systems offer efficient and effective cooling, allowing residents to regulate the temperature in individual rooms or areas. With the ability to cool specific zones, split systems provide personalized comfort while reducing energy consumption.

Considering the increasing focus on sustainability, residents of Strathkellar can also explore the possibility of powering their split system air conditioners with solar energy. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can significantly reduce electricity costs and environmental impact. Local air conditioning service and installation businesses in Strathkellar can provide expert advice on choosing the right split system and integrating solar power to maximize energy efficiency and savings.

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