Energy Efficient Heating - Tunnack, TAS 7120

Heating & Split Systems - Tunnack, TAS 7120

Welcome to the heating guide for Tunnack, situated in postcode 7120. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (OATLANDS POST OFFICE) at an elevation of 406 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1882 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 -11.7 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 1.5 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 86.3% and 69.7% 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 Tunnack, 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 Tunnack

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Tunnack 7120

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

Tunnack 7120

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

Tunnack 7120

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Tunnack 7120

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

Tunnack 7120

Featured Heating Installers Servicing Tunnack

Coast Air Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning

10, Old Spring Bay Road, 7190

Efficient solutions for your cooling and heating needs

Specialist Auto Group Brighton

35 Possum Rd, 7030

Quality service for all your vehicle needs

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Tunnack
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tunnack: Oatlands Post Office - approx. 2.2 km

Split System 5 star
6kW Solar System
20.020.015.015.010.010.05.05.00.00.0Split System 5 StarJanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec36.036.027.027.018.018.09.09.00.00.06kW Solar System
Est Daily Split System Heating Offset By Solar Power

Tunnack 7120

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Tunnack

Renewable Energy Solutions Tasmania

Old Beach, 7017

Power your home with clean energy from the sun!

TDK Electrical Contracting

217 Grices Road, 7017

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Heating Statistics - Tunnack, 7120

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Tunnack uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Oatlands Post Office), which is at an elevation of 406 metres above sea level and started operating in 1882 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Tunnack’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

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Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Tunnack uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Oatlands Post Office), which is at an elevation of 406 metres above sea level and started operating in 1882 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 Tunnack will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Tunnack uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Oatlands Post Office), which is at an elevation of 406 metres above sea level and started operating in 1882 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Tunnack’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

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Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 7120 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 7120 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

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Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 730 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 7120, 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 Tunnack, 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

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Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2920kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 7120, 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 Tunnack, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

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Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 7120 each day if all 782 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 Tunnack, 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 7120 each day if all 782 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 Tunnack, 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 7120 each year if all 782 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 Tunnack, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 7120 each year if all 782 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 TAS, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 7120 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 7120 each year if all 782 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 TAS, 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

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Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 7120 each year if all 782 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 TAS, 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 7120, which includes Tunnack, has a total 782 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 752 are houses, each with an average of 1.8 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 1027 and with 64% 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 Tunnack and 7120 more broadly, we discover there are 137 families with children. At the same time, 25.2% of the 1892 population are over 65 years old, while 677 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 Tunnack

Tunnack, TAS, 7120 experiences a cool temperate climate with mild summers and cold winters. The average winter temperature ranges from 3°C to 10°C, making heating essential for the residents during this season. The coldest months are June and July, with average minimum temperatures dropping to around 1°C.

With the low temperatures experienced in Tunnack, having an efficient heating system is crucial. Local heating businesses in the area offer a wide range of options to meet the heating needs of residents. From gas heaters and electric heaters to ducted heating and split systems, there is a solution for every home. Split system heating, in particular, is gaining popularity due to its energy efficiency and versatility.

Considering the possibility of using solar power to power the heating unit is also worth exploring in Tunnack. With abundant sunlight throughout the year, solar panels can be a sustainable and cost-effective solution for powering heating systems. Local solar installers can provide expert advice on the installation of solar panels, ensuring a greener and more environmentally friendly heating solution for residents.

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