Energy Efficient Heating - Lowmead, QLD 4676

Heating & Split Systems - Lowmead, QLD 4676

Welcome to the heating guide for Lowmead, situated in postcode 4676. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (BULBURIN FORESTRY) at an elevation of 602 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1948 with the latest data recorded in 1979, we can analyse the temperature trends crucial for your home's heating needs.

In this region, winters have recorded temperatures as low as 0.3 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 9.1 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 67.7% and 54.3% 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 Lowmead, 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 Lowmead

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Lowmead 4676

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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 Lowmead

Advance Refrigeration and air-conditioning

Advance Refrigeration and air-conditioning

37 Wadeleigh St, 4678

Stay comfortable all year round with Advance Refrigeration and air-conditioning

Agnes All Sparks

Agnes All Sparks

21 Bicentennial Dr, 4677

Stay comfortable all year round with Agnes All Sparks

GW Burton

GW Burton

142 Rafting Ground Rd, 4677

Stay comfortable all year round with GW Burton

BESLEC

BESLEC

Reliable Electrical Solutions for Your Home and Business

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Lowmead
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lowmead: Bulburin Forestry - approx. 326 m

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 Lowmead

Blue Mantis Electrics

Blue Mantis Electrics

49 Josefski Road, 4677

Power your home with clean, sustainable energy

Log Energy

Log Energy

Deepwater, 4674

Powering your future with solar energy

Gin Gin Solar & Electrical

Gin Gin Solar & Electrical

Burridges Road, 4671

Power your home with the sun's energy

Agnes Water Electrical

Agnes Water Electrical

Agnes Water, 4677

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Heating Statistics - Lowmead, 4676

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

14°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Lowmead uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Bulburin Forestry), which is at an elevation of 602 metres above sea level and started operating in 1948 with the latest data recorded in 1979, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Lowmead’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

0 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Lowmead uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Bulburin Forestry), which is at an elevation of 602 metres above sea level and started operating in 1948 with the latest data recorded in 1979, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Lowmead will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

68%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Lowmead uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Bulburin Forestry), which is at an elevation of 602 metres above sea level and started operating in 1948 with the latest data recorded in 1979, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Lowmead’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

69

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4676 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4676 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

$91 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 91.25 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 4676, 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 Lowmead, 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

365 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 365kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4676, 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 Lowmead, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

69 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4676 each day if all 69 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 Lowmead, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$17 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4676 each day if all 69 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 Lowmead, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$6,296 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4676 each year if all 69 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 Lowmead, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

18 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4676 each year if all 69 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 4676 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

257 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4676 each year if all 69 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

153,180 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4676 each year if all 69 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 4676, which includes Lowmead, has a total 69 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 69 are houses, each with an average of 1.6 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 880 and with 59% 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 Lowmead and 4676 more broadly, we discover there are 7 families with children. At the same time, 30.5% of the 177 population are over 65 years old, while 43 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 Lowmead

Lowmead is a charming town located in Queensland, postcode 4676. The town experiences a pleasant subtropical climate throughout the year, with mild winters and warm summers. The average winter weather in Lowmead is ideal for heating systems, with average minimum temperatures ranging from 8°C to 15°C.

The coolest months in Lowmead are June and July, with average minimum temperatures of around 8°C. During these months, a reliable heating system becomes essential to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. Local heating businesses in Lowmead offer a wide range of heating options, including split system heating, which is highly beneficial for this region.

Split system heating provides efficient heating and cooling solutions for homes and businesses in Lowmead. These systems are perfect for maintaining a comfortable temperature during the cooler months. Additionally, the possibility of using solar power to power the unit makes split system heating in Lowmead even more appealing. By harnessing the abundant sunlight in this region, residents can enjoy the benefits of a cost-effective and environmentally friendly heating solution.

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