Energy Efficient Heating - Kembla Grange, NSW 2526

Heating & Split Systems - Kembla Grange, NSW 2526

Welcome to the heating guide for Kembla Grange, situated in postcode 2526. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (WOLLONGONG UNIVERSITY) at an elevation of 25 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1970 with the latest data recorded in 2008, we can analyse the temperature trends crucial for your home's heating needs.

In this region, winters have recorded temperatures as low as 0.8 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 8.9 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 61.3% and 55% 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 148 km/h in Kembla Grange, 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 Kembla Grange

32.032.024.024.016.016.08.08.00.00.0JanuaryJanuaryFebruaryFebruaryMarchMarchAprilAprilMayMayJuneJuneJulyJulyAugustAugustSeptemberSeptemberOctoberOctoberNovemberNovemberDecemberDecemberComfort ZoneComfort Zone
Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Kembla Grange 2526

50.050.044.044.038.038.032.032.026.026.020.020.014.014.08.08.02.02.0-4.0-4.0-10.0-10.0JanuaryJanuaryFebruaryFebruaryMarchMarchAprilAprilMayMayJuneJuneJulyJulyAugustAugustSeptemberSeptemberOctoberOctoberNovemberNovemberDecemberDecemberComfort ZoneComfort Zone
Cold Days (10% of the time)

Kembla Grange 2526

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

Kembla Grange 2526

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
808060604040202000%JanuaryJanuaryFebruaryFebruaryMarchMarchAprilAprilMayMayJuneJuneJulyJulyAugustAugustSeptemberSeptemberOctoberOctoberNovemberNovemberDecemberDecemberComfort ZoneComfort Zone
Average Relative Humidity

Kembla Grange 2526

Split system 3 star
Split System 5 star
Split System 7 star
12.012.09.09.06.06.03.03.00.00.0JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec
Estimated daily split system cooling energy consumption

Kembla Grange 2526

Featured Heating Installers Servicing Kembla Grange

TC Air & Electric

21 Jardine St, 2519

At TC AIR we want to make customers for life

Cronulla AirCon & Electrical

30 The Esplanade, 2230

Your Trusted Air Conditioning Experts

Mistafog

21/70 Bridge Street, 2571

Your Comfort, Our Priority

Skycon Air

SYLVANIA, 2224

Stay comfortable with Skycon Air

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Kembla Grange
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec
Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kembla Grange: Wollongong University - approx. 1.9 km

Split System 5 star
6kW Solar System
8.08.06.06.04.04.02.02.00.00.0Split System 5 StarJanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec32.032.024.024.016.016.08.08.00.00.06kW Solar System
Est Daily Split System Heating Offset By Solar Power

Kembla Grange 2526

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Kembla Grange

SolarBlu

20 Marshall Street, 2530

Get quality solar without breaking the bank.

The Energy Experts

45 Jerrara Road, 2533

Solar made easy.

Sunflow Solar

17 Lorraine Street, 2210

Call 1300 4 Sunflow

Thirroul Solar

Thirroul, 2515

Your complete solar services' provider & solar energy expert.

Community Heating Statistics - Kembla Grange, 2526

Icon

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

11°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Kembla Grange uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wollongong University), which is at an elevation of 25 metres above sea level and started operating in 1970 with the latest data recorded in 2008, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Kembla Grange’s Winter months.

Icon

Avg Days Below 2°C

0 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Kembla Grange uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wollongong University), which is at an elevation of 25 metres above sea level and started operating in 1970 with the latest data recorded in 2008, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Kembla Grange will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

Icon

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

49%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Kembla Grange uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wollongong University), which is at an elevation of 25 metres above sea level and started operating in 1970 with the latest data recorded in 2008, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Kembla Grange’s Winter months in the morning.

Icon

Total Number Of Homes

2,292

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 2526 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 2526 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.

Icon

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

$140 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 2526, 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 Kembla Grange, assumptions about the homes in this location, and estimates an average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh throughout this period.

Icon

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

558 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 730kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 2526, 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 Kembla Grange, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

Icon

Community Electricity Saved

4,723 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2526 each day if all 5834 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 Kembla Grange, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

Icon

Community Retail Electricity Savings

$1,077 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2526 each day if all 5834 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 Kembla Grange, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

Icon

Community Retail Electricity Savings

$443,524 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2526 each year if all 5834 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 Kembla Grange, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

Icon

Yearly CO2 Reduction

1,157 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2526 each year if all 5834 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 2526 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

Icon

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

17,998 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2526 each year if all 5834 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.

Icon

Car Emissions Equivalent

10,796,056 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2526 each year if all 5834 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.

Icon

Demographics

Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census, postcode 2526, which includes Kembla Grange, has a total 5834 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 5169 are houses, each with an average of 2.6 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 2000 and with 71% 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 Kembla Grange and 2526 more broadly, we discover there are 1731 families with children. At the same time, 18% of the 16736 population are over 65 years old, while 5242 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
Icon

About Kembla Grange

Kembla Grange, located in NSW 2526, experiences a mild winter climate with average temperatures ranging from 8°C to 16°C. The coolest months are June and July, with average minimum temperatures of around 8°C. While the winters are generally mild, residents still require heating solutions to stay comfortable during the colder months.

Local heating businesses in Kembla Grange offer a wide range of options to meet the heating needs of the community. One popular choice is split system heating, which provides both heating and cooling capabilities. Split systems are energy-efficient and offer precise temperature control, making them ideal for the varying weather conditions in Kembla Grange. These systems can be installed by local HVAC professionals who specialize in split system installation and maintenance.

For those looking to reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs, solar power can be a great option to power their heating units. Solar panels can be installed on rooftops to harness the sun's energy and convert it into electricity. This renewable energy source can be used to power split system heating units, providing a sustainable and cost-effective heating solution for Kembla Grange residents.

Nearby Suburbs

See Also

BESbswy