Energy Efficient Heating - Pretty Beach, NSW 2257

Heating & Split Systems - Pretty Beach, NSW 2257

Welcome to the heating guide for Pretty Beach, situated in postcode 2257. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (GOSFORD (NARARA RESEARCH STATION) AWS) at an elevation of 20 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1916 with the latest data recorded in 2013, we can analyse the temperature trends crucial for your home's heating needs.

In this region, winters have recorded temperatures as low as -4.2 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 5.6 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 77.3% 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 122 km/h in Pretty Beach, 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 Pretty Beach

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

Pretty Beach 2257

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

Pretty Beach 2257

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

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

Pretty Beach 2257

Featured Heating Installers Servicing Pretty Beach

DNR Air Conditioning & Electrical

DNR Air Conditioning & Electrical

30 Gateway Boulevard, 2264

Air conditioning. Solar. Electrical.

Pacific Air and Electrical

Pacific Air and Electrical

833 The Entrance Rd, 2260

Quality Solutions for Your Air Conditioning and Electrical Needs

Twin Lakes Air & Solar

Twin Lakes Air & Solar

4/1 Botham Cl, 2263

Efficient heating and cooling for your comfort

Air Forced Air

Air Forced Air

16 /4, Merinee Road, 2250

Reliable and Efficient Air Conditioning Solutions

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Pretty Beach
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Pretty Beach: Gosford (narara Research Station) Aws - approx. 4.6 km

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

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Featured Solar Installers Servicing Pretty Beach

Propower Solar

Propower Solar

Sydney, 2000

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

DNR Air Conditioning & Electrical

DNR Air Conditioning & Electrical

30 Gateway Boulevard, 2264

Air conditioning. Solar. Electrical.

Solarpro

Solarpro

9/252 Allambie Road, 2100

Smart Solar Systems for Homes & Business.

Banana Solar

Banana Solar

6/2 Bishop Street, 2044

100% Australian owned and operated.

Community Heating Statistics - Pretty Beach, 2257

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

11°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Pretty Beach uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Gosford (narara Research Station) Aws), which is at an elevation of 20 metres above sea level and started operating in 1916 with the latest data recorded in 2013, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Pretty Beach’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

13 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Pretty Beach uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Gosford (narara Research Station) Aws), which is at an elevation of 20 metres above sea level and started operating in 1916 with the latest data recorded in 2013, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Pretty Beach will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

71%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Pretty Beach uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Gosford (narara Research Station) Aws), which is at an elevation of 20 metres above sea level and started operating in 1916 with the latest data recorded in 2013, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Pretty Beach’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

8,856

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 2257 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 2257 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

$168 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 2257, 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 Pretty Beach, 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

673 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 730kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 2257, 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 Pretty Beach, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

17,956 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2257 each day if all 12410 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 Pretty Beach, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$4,306 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2257 each day if all 12410 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 Pretty Beach, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$1,660,552 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2257 each year if all 12410 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 Pretty Beach, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

4,605 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2257 each year if all 12410 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 2257 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

67,649 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2257 each year if all 12410 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

40,413,979 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2257 each year if all 12410 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 2257, which includes Pretty Beach, has a total 12410 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 9116 are houses, each with an average of 2 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 1390 and with 58% 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 Pretty Beach and 2257 more broadly, we discover there are 2805 families with children. At the same time, 26.9% of the 30403 population are over 65 years old, while 10559 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 Pretty Beach

Pretty Beach, located in NSW 2257, experiences a mild winter climate with average temperatures ranging from 8°C to 17°C. The coolest months are June and July, with average minimum temperatures of around 8°C. However, even during the winter months, the temperature rarely drops below freezing, making the need for heating systems less critical.

Despite the mild winters, having a reliable heating system in Pretty Beach can still provide comfort during the cooler months. Local heating businesses offer a range of options, including split system heating. Split systems are an excellent choice for this area as they provide both heating and cooling capabilities, making them suitable for year-round use. These systems are energy efficient and can be controlled by a thermostat, allowing you to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home.

For those looking for an environmentally friendly heating solution, solar power can be used to power split system units. By installing solar panels, you can harness the abundant sunlight in Pretty Beach and reduce your reliance on traditional energy sources. This not only helps to lower your carbon footprint but also saves on energy costs in the long run.

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