Energy Efficient Heating - Glen Echo, QLD 4570

Heating & Split Systems - Glen Echo, QLD 4570

Welcome to the heating guide for Glen Echo, situated in postcode 4570. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (GYMPIE) at an elevation of 65 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1870 with the latest data recorded in 2023, we can analyse the temperature trends crucial for your home's heating needs.

In this region, winters have recorded temperatures as low as -4.3 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 7.2 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 78.3% and 47% 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 120 km/h in Glen Echo, 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 Glen Echo

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

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

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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

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Featured Heating Installers Servicing Glen Echo

Coastal Country Electrical & Air-Conditioning

63 Perkins Road, 4570

Your trusted experts for all your electrical and air-conditioning needs.

Air Coast Airconditioning

9 Monak Road, 4573

Stay comfortable all year round

Airsential Airconditioning

22 Tolkien Place, 4573

Stay comfortable all year round with Airsential Airconditioning

Cool Connections Air Conditioning

Unit 7/6 Lomandra Place, 4573

Stay Cool and Comfortable with Cool Connections

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Glen Echo
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Glen Echo: Gympie - approx. 4.2 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 Glen Echo

Solahart Sunshine Coast

88 Link Crescent, 4573

Your trusted local solar power installer.

Corona Solar

2 Stormbird Drive, 4567

Power your home or business with clean, renewable solar energy

Keystones Electrical

Kandanga, 4570

Power your future with clean, renewable energy

Home and Energy

12 Action Street, 4566

Solar power on the Sunshine Coast.

Community Heating Statistics - Glen Echo, 4570

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

13°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Glen Echo uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Gympie), which is at an elevation of 65 metres above sea level and started operating in 1870 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Glen Echo’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

10 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Glen Echo uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Gympie), which is at an elevation of 65 metres above sea level and started operating in 1870 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Glen Echo will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

78%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Glen Echo uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Gympie), which is at an elevation of 65 metres above sea level and started operating in 1870 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Glen Echo’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

17,456

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4570 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4570 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 0 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 4570, 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 Glen Echo, 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 0kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4570, 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 Glen Echo, 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 4570 each day if all 17477 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 Glen Echo, 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 4570 each day if all 17477 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 Glen Echo, 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 4570 each year if all 17477 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 Glen Echo, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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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 4570 each year if all 17477 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 QLD, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 4570 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 4570 each year if all 17477 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 QLD, 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 4570 each year if all 17477 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 QLD, 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 4570, which includes Glen Echo, has a total 17477 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 16193 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 1169 and with 68% 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 Glen Echo and 4570 more broadly, we discover there are 4174 families with children. At the same time, 22.9% of the 46427 population are over 65 years old, while 16380 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 Glen Echo

Glen Echo, located in Queensland (postcode 4570), experiences a mild winter climate with average minimum temperatures ranging from 7 to 13 degrees Celsius. The coolest months are June and July, with average minimum temperatures of 7 degrees Celsius. With these cooler temperatures, residents of Glen Echo often rely on heating systems to keep their homes comfortable.

One popular heating option in Glen Echo is split system heating. Split systems provide both heating and cooling capabilities, making them a versatile choice for year-round comfort. They are energy-efficient and offer precise temperature control, allowing residents to customize their indoor climate to their liking. Local heating businesses in Glen Echo offer a wide range of split system options, including installation, maintenance, and repair services.

For those looking to reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs, solar power is a viable option to power their split system heating units. Glen Echo's sunny climate makes it an ideal location for solar panels, which can generate clean and renewable energy to operate heating systems. Local solar installers in Glen Echo can provide expert advice and installation services to help residents harness the power of the sun for their heating needs.

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