Energy Efficient Heating - Geelong, VIC 3220

Heating & Split Systems - Geelong, VIC 3220

Welcome to the heating guide for Geelong, situated in postcode 3220. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (GROVEDALE (GEELONG AIRPORT)) at an elevation of 33 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1983 with the latest data recorded in 2011, we can analyse the temperature trends crucial for your home's heating needs.

In this region, winters have recorded temperatures as low as -4.3 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 5.7 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 86% and 67.3% 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 118 km/h in Geelong, 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 Geelong

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

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

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9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

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

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Featured Heating Installers Servicing Geelong

Storm Electrical Solutions

Storm Electrical Solutions

61B Hansen Street, 3025

Storm electrical solutions.

Precision Plumbing Heating & Cooling

Precision Plumbing Heating & Cooling

Factory 3, 14-16 Birkett Place, 3220

Discover Your Inner Sanctuary

Bestair Cooling and Heating

Bestair Cooling and Heating

49 East Gateway, 3024

Stay cool in summer, warm in winter

Climatic Airconditioning (Aust)

Climatic Airconditioning (Aust)

1 /112 Balliang Street, 3220

Stay comfortable all year round with Climatic Airconditioning

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Geelong
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Geelong: Grovedale (geelong Airport) - approx. 2.9 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 Geelong

Zing Solar Vic

Zing Solar Vic

2 Main Street, 3030

100% Australian based

Geelong Solar Energy

Geelong Solar Energy

27 Nobility Street, 3224

Specialist is solar power systems and energy storage

Cerium Energy

Cerium Energy

25/2 Fastline Road, 3029

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Gedlec Energy

Gedlec Energy

6/220-238 Maidstone St, 3018

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Heating Statistics - Geelong, 3220

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

5°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Geelong uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Grovedale (geelong Airport)), which is at an elevation of 33 metres above sea level and started operating in 1983 with the latest data recorded in 2011, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Geelong’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

7 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Geelong uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Grovedale (geelong Airport)), which is at an elevation of 33 metres above sea level and started operating in 1983 with the latest data recorded in 2011, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Geelong will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

50%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Geelong uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Grovedale (geelong Airport)), which is at an elevation of 33 metres above sea level and started operating in 1983 with the latest data recorded in 2011, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Geelong’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

1,650

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3220 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3220 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

$212 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 3220, 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 Geelong, 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

282 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1460kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3220, 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 Geelong, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

6,393 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3220 each day if all 6934 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 Geelong, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$1,540 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3220 each day if all 6934 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 Geelong, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$590,384 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3220 each year if all 6934 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 Geelong, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

1,883 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3220 each year if all 6934 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 3220 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

27,367 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3220 each year if all 6934 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

16,335,479 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3220 each year if all 6934 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 3220, which includes Geelong, has a total 6934 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 4675 are houses, each with an average of 2 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 1891 and with 56% 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 Geelong and 3220 more broadly, we discover there are 1524 families with children. At the same time, 18.5% of the 17270 population are over 65 years old, while 4756 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 Geelong

Geelong, located in Victoria, Australia, experiences a temperate oceanic climate with mild winters and warm summers. The average winter weather in Geelong is characterized by cool temperatures and occasional rainfall. The average minimum temperature ranges from 7°C in June to 12°C in August, making it necessary for residents to have reliable heating systems in their homes.

With the average yearly minimum temperature of 9°C, Geelong residents often rely on heating systems to keep their homes comfortable during the colder months. Local heating businesses in Geelong offer a wide range of heating solutions, including split system heating. Split systems are an excellent choice for Geelong due to their energy efficiency and ability to provide both heating and cooling. These systems are easy to install, operate quietly, and allow for individual temperature control in different rooms.

Additionally, Geelong's abundant sunshine makes it an ideal location for solar power. By harnessing solar energy through solar panels, residents can power their split system heating units and reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources. This not only helps the environment but also lowers energy costs in the long run. Local heating businesses in Geelong can provide expert advice on incorporating solar power into heating systems, ensuring maximum efficiency and sustainability.

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