Energy Efficient Heating - Dickson, ACT 2602

Heating & Split Systems - Dickson, ACT 2602

Welcome to the heating guide for Dickson, situated in postcode 2602. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (CANBERRA CITY) at an elevation of 564 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1974 with the latest data recorded in 1988, we can analyse the temperature trends crucial for your home's heating needs.

In this region, winters have recorded temperatures as low as -8.8 degrees C, highlighting the necessity for energy-efficient heating systems. During these colder months (June, Juily and August), we see an average minimum temperature of 0.9 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 82% and 56.3% at 3 pm for this period. Together this can significantly affect the comfort levels in your home, making a comprehensive heating system essential not just for warmth but also for managing indoor humidity levels. Additionally, with wind gusts reaching up to 98 km/h in Dickson, a robust HVAC system, including options like energy-efficient electric heaters, gas heating or ducted heating, or a more complex hydronic or ducted heating systems, becomes a valuable investment for maintaining a comfortable indoor environment.

Temperature & Weather in Dickson

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Dickson 2602

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

Dickson 2602

Mean days less than 2°C
Mean days less than 0°C
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Average Number Of Extremely Cold Days

Dickson 2602

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Dickson 2602

Split system 3 star
Split System 5 star
Split System 7 star
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Estimated daily split system cooling energy consumption

Dickson 2602

Featured Heating Installers Servicing Dickson

Voltair Airconditioning

Voltair Airconditioning

2/54 Weedon Close, 2617

Experience comfort, efficiency, and reliability with Voltair Airconditioning

Complete HVAC

Complete HVAC

156 Gilmore Rd, 2620

Stay comfortable all year round with Complete HVAC

Valley Airconditioning

Valley Airconditioning

4 Lascelles Cct, 2902

Stay comfortable all year round

AirConditioning Canberra

AirConditioning Canberra

1 /48, Hoskins Street, 2911

Stay comfortable in any season

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Dickson
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Dickson: Canberra City - approx. 689 m

Split System 5 star
6kW Solar System
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Est Daily Split System Heating Offset By Solar Power

Dickson 2602

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Dickson

Select Electrical & Solar Solutions

Select Electrical & Solar Solutions

1 42, 2609

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Astra Solar

Astra Solar

30 Lonsdale Street, 2612

Simple & Affordable

Econ Energy

Econ Energy

8/15 Darling Street, 2911

Your Partners in Sustainable Living

Fased Solar

Fased Solar

8 Gladstone Street, 2609

Start saving money, and the environment.

Community Heating Statistics - Dickson, 2602

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Dickson uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Canberra City), which is at an elevation of 564 metres above sea level and started operating in 1974 with the latest data recorded in 1988, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Dickson’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

0 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Dickson uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Canberra City), which is at an elevation of 564 metres above sea level and started operating in 1974 with the latest data recorded in 1988, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Dickson will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

0%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Dickson uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Canberra City), which is at an elevation of 564 metres above sea level and started operating in 1974 with the latest data recorded in 1988, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Dickson’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

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Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 2602 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 2602 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

$0 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 2602, due to an energy-efficient 7-star split system for heating 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 Dickson, 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

0 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1825kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 2602, due to the improved energy efficiency of a 7-star rated split system for heating 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 Dickson, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

0 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2602 each day if all 13683 homes used a 7-star efficient split system for heating when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Dickson, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$0 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2602 each day if all 13683 homes used a 7-star efficient split system for heating 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 Dickson, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$0 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2602 each year if all 13683 homes used a 7-star efficient split system for heating 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 Dickson, 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 2602 each year if all 13683 homes used a 7-star efficient split system for heating 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 ACT, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 2602 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

0 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2602 each year if all 13683 homes used a 7-star efficient split system for heating 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 ACT, 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 performance because of improved energy efficiency.

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Car Emissions Equivalent

0 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2602 each year if all 13683 homes used a 7-star efficient split system or heating 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 ACT, 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 performance because of improved energy efficiency.

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Demographics

Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census, postcode 2602, which includes Dickson, has a total 13683 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 7590 are houses, each with an average of 2.2 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 2337 and with 55% homes mortgaged or rented, investing in energy-efficient heating options is even more essential to help reduce running costs and increase long-term financial savings for homeowners or renters.

When considering the demographics of Dickson and 2602 more broadly, we discover there are 3346 families with children. At the same time, 13.7% of the 34540 population are over 65 years old, while 10255 people also live with long-term health conditions. So eco-friendly and smart heating systems with advanced thermostats are particularly appealing for those more susceptible to the cold, like families with young children, older adults, and residents living with health conditions.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Dickson

Dickson, located in ACT, 2602, experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. The average winter weather in Dickson is chilly, with temperatures dropping to an average minimum of around 2°C. The coolest months are typically June and July, with average minimum temperatures of around 0°C.

Given the colder winter temperatures in Dickson, heating systems are essential for maintaining comfort in homes and businesses. Local heating businesses in Dickson offer a wide range of heating solutions, including split system heating. Split systems are highly efficient and provide both heating and cooling, making them ideal for year-round comfort. They are also energy-efficient and can help reduce energy consumption and costs.

In addition to traditional power sources, such as electricity and gas, residents of Dickson can also consider using solar power to power their heating systems. Solar panels can be installed on rooftops to harness the sun's energy and convert it into electricity, which can then be used to power split system heating units. This not only reduces reliance on non-renewable energy sources but also helps lower energy bills and decrease the carbon footprint.

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