Energy Efficient Heating - Corndale, VIC 3311

Heating & Split Systems - Corndale, VIC 3311

Welcome to the heating guide for Corndale, situated in postcode 3311. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (CASTERTON SHOWGROUNDS) at an elevation of 71 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1956 with the latest data recorded in 2018, we can analyse the temperature trends crucial for your home's heating needs.

In this region, winters have recorded temperatures as low as -4.6 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 5.3 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 88.3% and 68.7% 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 Corndale, 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 Corndale

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Corndale 3311

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

Corndale 3311

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

Corndale 3311

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Corndale 3311

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

Corndale 3311

Featured Heating Installers Servicing Corndale

HD Refrigeration & Airconditioning

HD Refrigeration & Airconditioning

345 Commercial Street West, 5290

Stay comfortable all year round with HD Refrigeration & Airconditioning

Mac's Trashpak

Mac's Trashpak

100 Sturt St, 5290

Stay comfortable with Mac's Trashpak

Eden Grace Electrical Contractor Mt Gambier

Eden Grace Electrical Contractor Mt Gambier

9 Kennedy Ave, 5290

Quality electrical services for your home and business

AJ's Refrigeration

AJ's Refrigeration

8, Evans Road, 5291

Cooling and Heating Solutions for Every Space

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Corndale
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Corndale: Casterton Showgrounds - approx. 4.5 km

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

Corndale 3311

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Corndale

MED Electrical Service

MED Electrical Service

98 Clarke Street, 5277

Power your home with the sun's energy

Phase Electrical & Energy Solutions

Phase Electrical & Energy Solutions

1 Bodey Street, 5290

Powering your future with solar energy

O'Brien Electrical Mount Gambier

O'Brien Electrical Mount Gambier

18 Calula Drive, 5291

Your Local Electrical Experts

Crouch Electrical

Crouch Electrical

Mount Gambier, 5290

Powering your future with solar energy

Community Heating Statistics - Corndale, 3311

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

8°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Corndale uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Casterton Showgrounds), which is at an elevation of 71 metres above sea level and started operating in 1956 with the latest data recorded in 2018, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Corndale’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

25 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Corndale uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Casterton Showgrounds), which is at an elevation of 71 metres above sea level and started operating in 1956 with the latest data recorded in 2018, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Corndale will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

87%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Corndale uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Casterton Showgrounds), which is at an elevation of 71 metres above sea level and started operating in 1956 with the latest data recorded in 2018, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Corndale’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

758

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3311 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3311 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

$448 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 456.25 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 3311, 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 Corndale, 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

1,659 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1825kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3311, 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 Corndale, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

3,694 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3311 each day if all 772 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 Corndale, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$947 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3311 each day if all 772 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 Corndale, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$352,059 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3311 each year if all 772 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 Corndale, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

1,003 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3311 each year if all 772 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 3311 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

16,205 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3311 each year if all 772 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

9,744,790 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3311 each year if all 772 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 3311, which includes Corndale, has a total 772 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 726 are houses, each with an average of 1.7 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 887 and with 66% 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 Corndale and 3311 more broadly, we discover there are 106 families with children. At the same time, 37.1% of the 1707 population are over 65 years old, while 676 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 Corndale

Corndale, VIC, 3311 experiences a cool climate throughout the year, with winter being the coldest season. The average winter temperature in Corndale ranges from 5 to 15 degrees Celsius. The coldest months are typically June and July, with average minimum temperatures dropping to around 3 degrees Celsius. With such chilly temperatures, it is essential for residents to have reliable heating systems to keep their homes warm and comfortable.

One popular option for heating in Corndale is split system heating. Split systems are highly efficient and provide both heating and cooling capabilities, making them suitable for year-round use. These systems consist of an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, connected by refrigerant lines. They offer precise temperature control, allowing residents to set their desired temperature and maintain it consistently. Additionally, split systems are energy-efficient and can help reduce heating costs.

Considering the abundance of sunshine in Corndale, harnessing solar power to run a split system is a great option. By installing solar panels, residents can generate clean and renewable energy to power their heating systems. This not only reduces reliance on traditional energy sources but also helps lower electricity bills and contributes to a greener environment.

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