Energy Efficient Heating - Avoca, VIC 3467

Heating & Split Systems - Avoca, VIC 3467

Welcome to the heating guide for Avoca, situated in postcode 3467. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (LOOKOUT HILL) at an elevation of 965 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1991 with the latest data recorded in 2007, we can analyse the temperature trends crucial for your home's heating needs.

In this region, winters have recorded temperatures as low as -5.5 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 2.4 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 90.3% and 86.3% 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 Avoca, 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 Avoca

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Avoca 3467

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

Avoca 3467

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

Avoca 3467

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Avoca 3467

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

Avoca 3467

Featured Heating Installers Servicing Avoca

Allen Dunn Plumbing

Allen Dunn Plumbing

110 Burke Street, 3465

Your comfort is our priority!

Ballarat Heating Air Conditioning

Ballarat Heating Air Conditioning

42 Gregory St W, 3355

Your comfort, our priority.

Metalflex Airconditioning

Metalflex Airconditioning

6 Production Dr, 3350

Stay comfortable all year round with Metalflex Airconditioning

J E Mechanical

J E Mechanical

811, Creswick Road, 3355

Exceptional HVAC systems for optimal comfort

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Avoca
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Avoca: Lookout Hill - approx. 3.2 km

Split System 5 star
6kW Solar System
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Est Daily Split System Heating Offset By Solar Power

Avoca 3467

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Avoca

Ballarat Solar Panels

Ballarat Solar Panels

21B Villiers Drive, 3355

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Melham Electrical

Melham Electrical

15 Production Drive, 3350

Powering the future with clean energy

SS Electrics

SS Electrics

16 Production Drive, 3350

Powering the future with innovative solutions

MJ Electrical & Solar

MJ Electrical & Solar

40 Finlay Street, 3350

Your Trusted Ballarat Electricians

Community Heating Statistics - Avoca, 3467

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

3°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Avoca uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Lookout Hill), which is at an elevation of 965 metres above sea level and started operating in 1991 with the latest data recorded in 2007, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Avoca’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

67 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Avoca uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Lookout Hill), which is at an elevation of 965 metres above sea level and started operating in 1991 with the latest data recorded in 2007, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Avoca will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

81%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Avoca uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Lookout Hill), which is at an elevation of 965 metres above sea level and started operating in 1991 with the latest data recorded in 2007, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Avoca’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

501

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3467 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3467 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

$817 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 912.5 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 3467, 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 Avoca, 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

2,156 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 3650kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3467, 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 Avoca, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

3,417 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3467 each day if all 559 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 Avoca, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$692 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3467 each day if all 559 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 Avoca, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$331,348 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3467 each year if all 559 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 Avoca, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

884 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3467 each year if all 559 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 VIC, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 3467 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

15,195 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3467 each year if all 559 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 VIC, 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

9,173,115 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3467 each year if all 559 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 VIC, 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 3467, which includes Avoca, has a total 559 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 528 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 923 and with 71% 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 Avoca and 3467 more broadly, we discover there are 111 families with children. At the same time, 33.6% of the 1356 population are over 65 years old, while 512 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 Avoca

Avoca, located in Victoria (postcode 3467), experiences a cool temperate climate with distinct seasons. Winters in Avoca are chilly, with average minimum temperatures ranging from 3°C to 7°C. The coldest months are June and July, with average minimum temperatures around 3°C. These cooler temperatures make heating a necessity for the residents of Avoca.

When it comes to meeting the heating requirements of Avoca, split system heating is a popular choice. Split system heating provides efficient heating and cooling solutions for homes and businesses. With the ability to control the temperature in individual rooms, split systems offer flexibility and energy savings. Local heating businesses in Avoca offer a wide range of split system heating options, including gas heaters, electric heaters, and ducted heating systems.

For those looking to reduce their environmental impact, solar power can be used to power split system heating units. Solar panels can be installed on rooftops to harness the sun's energy, providing a sustainable and cost-effective heating solution. Local heating businesses in Avoca also offer solar installation services, making it easy for residents to embrace renewable energy and reduce their carbon footprint.

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