Energy Efficient Heating - Upper Sturt, SA 5156

Heating & Split Systems - Upper Sturt, SA 5156

Welcome to the heating guide for Upper Sturt, situated in postcode 5156. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (BELAIR (KALYRA)) at an elevation of 305 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1895 with the latest data recorded in 1996, we can analyse the temperature trends crucial for your home's heating needs.

In this region, winters have recorded temperatures as low as 0.5 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 7.4 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 82% and 74.7% 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 Upper Sturt, 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 Upper Sturt

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Upper Sturt 5156

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

Upper Sturt 5156

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

Upper Sturt 5156

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Upper Sturt 5156

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

Upper Sturt 5156

Featured Heating Installers Servicing Upper Sturt

REQ Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

REQ Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

20-30 Crozier St, 5015

Stay cool and cozy with REQ Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

SEM Group South Australia - Solar Installer

SEM Group South Australia - Solar Installer

76 Hughes St, 5010

Solar Power Made Simple.

Bonetti Refrigeration & Electrical

Bonetti Refrigeration & Electrical

38 Bower Street, 5011

Stay Comfortable, Stay Efficient

Accutemp Services - Commercial Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Accutemp Services - Commercial Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

28 Liston Rd, 5160

Reliable. Professional. Trusted.

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Upper Sturt
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Upper Sturt: Belair (kalyra) - approx. 2.5 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 Upper Sturt

Rawsons Electrical

Rawsons Electrical

620 Cross Road, 5038

Rawsons Electrical celebrates 75 years of service.

Allstate Solar

Allstate Solar

16 Desmond Avenue, 5033

Your first choice for all things solar.

Makn Energy

Makn Energy

Adelaide, 5000

Solar and battery solutions.

Bright Earth Solar

Bright Earth Solar

132 Mooringe Avenue, 5037

Leading solar power system installers in South Australia.

Community Heating Statistics - Upper Sturt, 5156

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

10°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Upper Sturt uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Belair (kalyra)), which is at an elevation of 305 metres above sea level and started operating in 1895 with the latest data recorded in 1996, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Upper Sturt’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 Upper Sturt uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Belair (kalyra)), which is at an elevation of 305 metres above sea level and started operating in 1895 with the latest data recorded in 1996, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Upper Sturt will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

82%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Upper Sturt uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Belair (kalyra)), which is at an elevation of 305 metres above sea level and started operating in 1895 with the latest data recorded in 1996, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Upper Sturt’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

353

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 5156 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 5156 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

$365 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 365 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 5156, 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 Upper Sturt, 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

1,460 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1460kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 5156, 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 Upper Sturt, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

1,412 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 5156 each day if all 353 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 Upper Sturt, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$353 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 5156 each day if all 353 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 Upper Sturt, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$128,845 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 5156 each year if all 353 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 Upper Sturt, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

118 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 5156 each year if all 353 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 SA, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 5156 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

1,659 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 5156 each year if all 353 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 SA, 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

987,694 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 5156 each year if all 353 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 SA, 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 5156, which includes Upper Sturt, has a total 353 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 346 are houses, each with an average of 2.5 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 2229 and with 84% 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 Upper Sturt and 5156 more broadly, we discover there are 107 families with children. At the same time, 17.8% of the 1005 population are over 65 years old, while 285 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 Upper Sturt

Upper Sturt, located in South Australia, experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The average winter weather in Upper Sturt is characterized by mild temperatures and occasional rainfall. The average minimum temperature ranges from 6°C in June to 12°C in August.

With the cooler temperatures during winter, residents in Upper Sturt often rely on heating systems to keep their homes comfortable. Split system heating is a popular choice in this town, offering both heating and cooling capabilities. These systems are energy-efficient and provide precise temperature control, making them ideal for the varying weather conditions in Upper Sturt.

Considering the potential for solar power in Upper Sturt, residents can also harness the sun's energy to power their split system heating units. By installing solar panels, homeowners can reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources and lower their carbon footprint while enjoying the benefits of a comfortable indoor environment.

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