Energy Efficient Heating - Collector, NSW 2581

Heating & Split Systems - Collector, NSW 2581

Welcome to the heating guide for Collector, situated in postcode 2581. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (YASS (LINTON HOSTEL)) at an elevation of 520 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1898 with the latest data recorded in 2011, 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 1.7 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 85.7% and 66% 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 km/h in Collector, 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 Collector

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Collector 2581

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

Collector 2581

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

Collector 2581

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Collector 2581

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

Collector 2581

Featured Heating Installers Servicing Collector

Superior Balancing Services

Superior Balancing Services

AMAROO, 2914

Stay cozy, stay cool with Superior Balancing

Quality Heating & Cooling

Quality Heating & Cooling

40 Blackwell Cct, 2615

Experience comfort and efficiency with Quality Heating & Cooling

TCA Cooling and Heating

TCA Cooling and Heating

30 Clinton St, 2580

Stay comfortable all year round with TCA Cooling and Heating

AirConditioning Canberra

AirConditioning Canberra

1 /48, Hoskins Street, 2911

Stay comfortable in any season

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Collector
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Collector: Yass (linton Hostel) - approx. 899 m

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

Collector 2581

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Collector

Solarhub

Solarhub

157 Flemington Road, 2911

Solar to your home. Power to your pocket.

5R Electrical

5R Electrical

27 Eurobin Street, 2914

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

Canberra Solar Shine

Canberra Solar Shine

level 1/9Cheney Place, 2911

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

Simeco Electrical

Simeco Electrical

Mitchell, 2911

Empowering you with solar energy

Community Heating Statistics - Collector, 2581

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

5°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Collector uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Yass (linton Hostel)), which is at an elevation of 520 metres above sea level and started operating in 1898 with the latest data recorded in 2011, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Collector’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

74 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Collector uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Yass (linton Hostel)), which is at an elevation of 520 metres above sea level and started operating in 1898 with the latest data recorded in 2011, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Collector will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

83%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Collector uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Yass (linton Hostel)), which is at an elevation of 520 metres above sea level and started operating in 1898 with the latest data recorded in 2011, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Collector’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

833

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 2581 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 2581 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

$441 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 2581, 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 Collector, 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

1,442 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1825kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 2581, 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 Collector, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

3,845 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2581 each day if all 862 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 Collector, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$720 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2581 each day if all 862 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 Collector, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$379,869 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2581 each year if all 862 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 Collector, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

788 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2581 each year if all 862 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 NSW, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 2581 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

15,220 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2581 each year if all 862 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 NSW, 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

9,250,924 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2581 each year if all 862 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 NSW, 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 2581, which includes Collector, has a total 862 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 835 are houses, each with an average of 2.3 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 2118 and with 73% 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 Collector and 2581 more broadly, we discover there are 262 families with children. At the same time, 16.6% of the 2507 population are over 65 years old, while 773 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 Collector

Collector, NSW, 2581 experiences a typical temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Winters in Collector are generally cool with average temperatures ranging from 2°C to 14°C. The coldest months are June and July, with average minimum temperatures dropping to around 2°C. These cooler temperatures make heating essential for the comfort of residents during winter.

With the average minimum temperatures in winter, it is crucial for residents of Collector to have efficient heating systems in their homes and businesses. One popular option is split system heating, which provides both heating and cooling capabilities. Split systems are energy-efficient and can be controlled individually, allowing users to adjust the temperature in each room. Local heating businesses in Collector offer a wide range of split system heating solutions, including installation, maintenance, and repairs.

Considering the abundance of sunlight in Collector, residents can also explore the possibility of using solar power to run their heating systems. Solar panels can be installed on rooftops to harness solar energy, reducing reliance on traditional power sources and lowering energy costs. Local heating businesses in Collector can provide guidance on incorporating solar power into split system heating units, ensuring a sustainable and cost-effective solution for residents.

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