Energy Efficient Heating - Sunshine Plaza, QLD 4558

Heating & Split Systems - Sunshine Plaza, QLD 4558

Welcome to the heating guide for Sunshine Plaza, situated in postcode 4558. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT) at an elevation of 3 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1994 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 -0.7 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 10.3 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 72.3% and 60.3% 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 107 km/h in Sunshine Plaza, 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 Sunshine Plaza

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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 Sunshine Plaza

iDeal Solar Aircon Electrical

iDeal Solar Aircon Electrical

11/40 Claude Boyd Parade, 4551

Air Conditioning & Electrical

Coastlife Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Coastlife Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

5 Haslewood Cres, 4551

Excellence with integrity

Caloundra Energy

Caloundra Energy

2 Bombala Terrace, 4551

Efficient heating and cooling solutions for your comfort

Air Con Sunshine Coast

Air Con Sunshine Coast

5 / 1, Levuka Avenue, 4551

Stay cool with Air Con Sunshine Coast

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Sunshine Plaza
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Sunshine Plaza: Sunshine Coast Airport - approx. 5.2 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 Sunshine Plaza

Solahart Sunshine Coast

Solahart Sunshine Coast

88 Link Crescent, 4573

Your trusted local solar power installer.

Uni Industries

Uni Industries

Shop 18/278 Nicklin Way, 4575

Family Owned & Operated - Renewable Energy Experts

All Energy HQ

All Energy HQ

10 Jeffreys Rd, 4518

Highest quality solar products.

SunSmart Sunshine Coast

SunSmart Sunshine Coast

9 Myrtus St, 4557

Solar it all makes CENTS

Community Heating Statistics - Sunshine Plaza, 4558

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

17°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Sunshine Plaza uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Sunshine Coast Airport), which is at an elevation of 3 metres above sea level and started operating in 1994 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Sunshine Plaza’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 Sunshine Plaza uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Sunshine Coast Airport), which is at an elevation of 3 metres above sea level and started operating in 1994 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 Sunshine Plaza will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

72%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Sunshine Plaza uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Sunshine Coast Airport), which is at an elevation of 3 metres above sea level and started operating in 1994 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Sunshine Plaza’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

9,730

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4558 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4558 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

$90 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 4558, 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 Sunshine Plaza, 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

362 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 365kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4558, 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 Sunshine Plaza, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

9,730 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4558 each day if all 9771 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 Sunshine Plaza, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$2,401 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4558 each day if all 9771 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 Sunshine Plaza, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$891,562 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4558 each year if all 9771 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 Sunshine Plaza, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

2,562 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4558 each year if all 9771 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 4558 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

36,407 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4558 each year if all 9771 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

21,691,579 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4558 each year if all 9771 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 4558, which includes Sunshine Plaza, has a total 9771 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 4135 are houses, each with an average of 1.9 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 1384 and with 48% 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 Sunshine Plaza and 4558 more broadly, we discover there are 1587 families with children. At the same time, 26.5% of the 23327 population are over 65 years old, while 7368 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 Sunshine Plaza

Sunshine Plaza, located in QLD, 4558, experiences a mild winter climate with average minimum temperatures ranging from 8°C to 15°C. The coolest months are typically June and July, with average minimum temperatures around 8°C. Although the temperatures are relatively mild, residents of Sunshine Plaza still require heating solutions to stay comfortable during the winter months.

One popular heating option for Sunshine Plaza residents is split system heating. Split systems provide both heating and cooling capabilities, making them versatile for year-round use. They are energy-efficient and offer precise temperature control, ensuring optimal comfort. Local heating businesses in Sunshine Plaza can help residents choose the right split system for their homes and provide professional installation services.

Moreover, Sunshine Plaza's sunny climate makes it an ideal location for harnessing solar power. By installing solar panels, residents can power their split system heating units using renewable energy, reducing their carbon footprint and energy costs. Local solar installers in Sunshine Plaza can assist residents in designing and installing solar power systems tailored to their specific needs.

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