Energy Efficient Heating - East Side, NT 0870

Heating & Split Systems - East Side, NT 0870

Welcome to the heating guide for East Side, situated in postcode 0870. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (ALICE SPRINGS POST OFFICE) at an elevation of 580 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1873 with the latest data recorded in 1987, we can analyse the temperature trends crucial for your home's heating needs.

In this region, winters have recorded temperatures as low as -5.6 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 4.9 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 52% and 33.3% 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 km/h in East Side, 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 East Side

50.050.040.040.030.030.020.020.010.010.00.00.0JanuaryJanuaryFebruaryFebruaryMarchMarchAprilAprilMayMayJuneJuneJulyJulyAugustAugustSeptemberSeptemberOctoberOctoberNovemberNovemberDecemberDecemberComfort ZoneComfort Zone
Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

East Side 0870

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)

East Side 0870

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

East Side 0870

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
60605050404030302020101000%JanuaryJanuaryFebruaryFebruaryMarchMarchAprilAprilMayMayJuneJuneJulyJulyAugustAugustSeptemberSeptemberOctoberOctoberNovemberNovemberDecemberDecemberComfort ZoneComfort Zone
Average Relative Humidity

East Side 0870

Split system 3 star
Split System 5 star
Split System 7 star
2.02.01.61.61.21.20.80.80.40.40.00.0JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec
Estimated daily split system cooling energy consumption

East Side 0870

Featured Heating Installers Servicing East Side

A.J. Services

A.J. Services

12 Wilkinson St, 870

Trusted Experts in Electrical, Air Conditioning, and Whitegoods

Tr!pl3 Fire Electrical & Contracting

Tr!pl3 Fire Electrical & Contracting

4/74 Elder St, 870

Quality service for all your electrical, fire, solar, refrigeration, and contracting needs

Emperor Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Emperor Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

65 Smith St, 870

Stay cool with Emperor's expertise

Plumbtec - Taps Tubs and Tiles

Plumbtec - Taps Tubs and Tiles

75 Elder Street, 829

Stay warm, stay cool, stay comfortable.

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in East Side
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec
Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to East Side: Alice Springs Post Office - approx. 534 m

Split System 5 star
6kW Solar System
5.05.04.04.03.03.02.02.01.01.00.00.0Split System 5 StarJanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec40.040.030.030.020.020.010.010.00.00.06kW Solar System
Est Daily Split System Heating Offset By Solar Power

East Side 0870

Featured Solar Installers Servicing East Side

Solergy

Solergy

13 Whittaker Street, 0870

We have been installing Solar in the NT for over 10 years.

Photon Solar

Photon Solar

Alice Springs, 870

Alice springs solar power systems & solar pumps.

Sean Heenan Electrical

Sean Heenan Electrical

Alice Springs, 870

Power your future with solar energy

TDC Refrigeration

TDC Refrigeration

21 21 Ghan Rd, 871

Powering your future with solar energy

Community Heating Statistics - East Side, 0870

Icon

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

0°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in East Side uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Alice Springs Post Office), which is at an elevation of 580 metres above sea level and started operating in 1873 with the latest data recorded in 1987, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for East Side’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 East Side uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Alice Springs Post Office), which is at an elevation of 580 metres above sea level and started operating in 1873 with the latest data recorded in 1987, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for East Side will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

Icon

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

0%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in East Side uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Alice Springs Post Office), which is at an elevation of 580 metres above sea level and started operating in 1873 with the latest data recorded in 1987, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for East Side’s Winter months in the morning.

Icon

Total Number Of Homes

0

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 0870 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 0870 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

$0 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 0 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 0870, 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 East Side, 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

0 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 0kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 0870, 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 East Side, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

Icon

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 0870 each day if all 7028 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 East Side, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

Icon

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 0870 each day if all 7028 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 East Side, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

Icon

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 0870 each year if all 7028 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 East Side, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

Icon

Yearly CO2 Reduction

0 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 0870 each year if all 7028 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 NT, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 0870 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

Icon

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 0870 each year if all 7028 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 NT, 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

0 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 0870 each year if all 7028 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 NT, 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 0870, which includes East Side, has a total 7028 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 4511 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 2174 and with 46% 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 East Side and 0870 more broadly, we discover there are 2253 families with children. At the same time, 9.1% of the 20341 population are over 65 years old, while 4438 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 East Side

East Side, NT (postcode 0870) experiences a desert climate with hot summers and mild winters. The average winter weather in East Side is relatively cool, with temperatures ranging from 5 to 20 degrees Celsius. The coolest months are June and July, with average minimum temperatures dropping to around 5 degrees Celsius. With these cooler temperatures, residents of East Side often rely on heating systems to keep their homes comfortable.

When it comes to heating requirements, split system heating is a popular choice in East Side. Split systems provide both heating and cooling capabilities, making them versatile for year-round use. They are energy-efficient and offer precise temperature control, allowing residents to adjust the temperature according to their preferences. Additionally, split systems can be powered by solar panels, reducing reliance on traditional energy sources and promoting sustainability.

If you're in need of heating, air-conditioning, or HVAC services in East Side, there are several local businesses that specialize in these areas. From installation to maintenance and repairs, these professionals have the expertise to ensure your heating system operates efficiently. Whether you're considering a split system or other heating options, reach out to these local heating businesses to discuss your needs and find the best solution for your home.

Nearby Suburbs

See Also

BESbswy