Energy Efficient Heating - Carrajung Lower, VIC 3844

Heating & Split Systems - Carrajung Lower, VIC 3844

Welcome to the heating guide for Carrajung Lower, situated in postcode 3844. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (MORWELL (LATROBE VALLEY AIRPORT)) at an elevation of 56 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1984 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 -4.8 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 4.1 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 88% and 65.3% 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 122 km/h in Carrajung Lower, 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 Carrajung Lower

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Carrajung Lower 3844

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

Carrajung Lower 3844

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

Carrajung Lower 3844

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Carrajung Lower 3844

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

Carrajung Lower 3844

Featured Heating Installers Servicing Carrajung Lower

Glover Refrigeration

Glover Refrigeration

379 Raglan Street, 3850

Your Comfort, Our Priority

Milair

Milair

18 Swan Rd, 3840

Stay comfortable with Milair's reliable HVAC solutions

KOOL AIR P/L

KOOL AIR P/L

4/12-13 Nefertiti Court, 3844

Stay comfortable all year round with KOOL AIR P/L

York

York

100 Queen St, 2015

Stay comfortable with York's reliable heating and cooling solutions.

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Carrajung Lower
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Carrajung Lower: Morwell (latrobe Valley Airport) - approx. 13.9 km

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

Carrajung Lower 3844

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Carrajung Lower

Solahart Greater Gippsland

Solahart Greater Gippsland

119 Moore Street, 3825

Get Smart Get Solahart

Elecmation

Elecmation

Traralgon, 3844

Smart solar systems to compliment your lifestyle.

Rockys Solar

Rockys Solar

336 Raymond Street, 3850

Gippsland solar design & installation experts.

LV Solar & Renewable Energy

LV Solar & Renewable Energy

12-13 Nefertiti Ct, 3844

Solar & electrical expertise for home & business.

Community Heating Statistics - Carrajung Lower, 3844

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

8°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Carrajung Lower uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Morwell (latrobe Valley Airport)), which is at an elevation of 56 metres above sea level and started operating in 1984 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Carrajung Lower’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

38 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Carrajung Lower uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Morwell (latrobe Valley Airport)), which is at an elevation of 56 metres above sea level and started operating in 1984 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 Carrajung Lower will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

88%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Carrajung Lower uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Morwell (latrobe Valley Airport)), which is at an elevation of 56 metres above sea level and started operating in 1984 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Carrajung Lower’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

12,097

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3844 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3844 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 3844, 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 Carrajung Lower, 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

1,459 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1460kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3844, 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 Carrajung Lower, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

48,391 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3844 each day if all 12098 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 Carrajung Lower, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$12,097 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3844 each day if all 12098 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 Carrajung Lower, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$4,415,769 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3844 each year if all 12098 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 Carrajung Lower, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

14,659 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3844 each year if all 12098 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 3844 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

205,244 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3844 each year if all 12098 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

122,165,603 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3844 each year if all 12098 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 3844, which includes Carrajung Lower, has a total 12098 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 10530 are houses, each with an average of 2.2 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 1551 and with 68% 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 Carrajung Lower and 3844 more broadly, we discover there are 3122 families with children. At the same time, 19.6% of the 31179 population are over 65 years old, while 10382 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 Carrajung Lower

Carrajung Lower, located in VIC, 3844, experiences a cool and temperate climate throughout the year. The average winter weather in Carrajung Lower is characterized by mild temperatures and occasional rainfall. The town experiences its coolest months in June and July, with average minimum temperatures dropping to around 6-8 degrees Celsius. The yearly minimum temperature in Carrajung Lower can reach as low as 2 degrees Celsius, making heating a necessity during the colder months.

When it comes to meeting the heating requirements in Carrajung Lower, split system heating is an excellent choice. Split systems provide efficient heating and cooling solutions for both residential and commercial spaces. They offer the advantage of being able to heat individual rooms or specific areas, allowing for personalized comfort and energy savings. In addition, split systems can be easily installed by local heating businesses in Carrajung Lower, ensuring a hassle-free experience for residents.

Considering the possibility of using solar power to power the heating unit, Carrajung Lower's climate provides ample sunlight throughout the year, making it a suitable location for solar panels. By harnessing solar energy, residents can reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources and lower their carbon footprint. Local heating businesses in Carrajung Lower can provide expert advice and installation services for solar-powered split system heating, promoting energy efficiency and sustainability in the community.

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