Energy Efficient Heating - Greta West, VIC 3675

Heating & Split Systems - Greta West, VIC 3675

Welcome to the heating guide for Greta West, situated in postcode 3675. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (WANGARATTA AERO) at an elevation of 153 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1987 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 -7.2 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 2.8 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 91% and 65% 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 113 km/h in Greta West, 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 Greta West

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Greta West 3675

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

Greta West 3675

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

Greta West 3675

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

Greta West 3675

Featured Heating Installers Servicing Greta West

O"Brien Plumbing & Air Conditioning

O"Brien Plumbing & Air Conditioning

17 -19 Muntz Street, 3677

Your Comfort, Our Priority

Inafix Services

Inafix Services

885 Buffalo River Road, 3737

Stay comfortable all year round with Inafix Services

Mansfield Climate Control

Mansfield Climate Control

1471 Old Tolmie Rd, 3723

Your Comfort, Our Priority

BP Air Services

BP Air Services

4 /539, Hume Street, 2640

Your Comfort, Our Priority

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Greta West
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Greta West: Wangaratta Aero - approx. 1.6 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 Greta West

Urban Renewables

Urban Renewables

8 Wonga Park Drive, 3678

Smart solar energy.

Shannon Fraser Solar & Electrical

Shannon Fraser Solar & Electrical

50 Thomas Street, 3677

For all your solar power and electrical needs.

Hines Electrix

Hines Electrix

63 Odonnell Avenue, 3737

Powering your future with the sun

Solahart Albury Wodonga

Solahart Albury Wodonga

34 Browning Street, 3677

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Heating Statistics - Greta West, 3675

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

4°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Greta West uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wangaratta Aero), which is at an elevation of 153 metres above sea level and started operating in 1987 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Greta West’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

40 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Greta West uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wangaratta Aero), which is at an elevation of 153 metres above sea level and started operating in 1987 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 Greta West will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

55%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Greta West uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wangaratta Aero), which is at an elevation of 153 metres above sea level and started operating in 1987 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Greta West’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

434

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3675 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3675 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

$220 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 3675, 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 Greta West, 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

300 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1460kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3675, 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 Greta West, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

678 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3675 each day if all 719 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 Greta West, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$434 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3675 each day if all 719 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 Greta West, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$69,876 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3675 each year if all 719 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 Greta West, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

505 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3675 each year if all 719 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 3675 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

2,966 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3675 each year if all 719 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

1,815,032 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3675 each year if all 719 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 3675, which includes Greta West, has a total 719 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 711 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 1505 and with 79% 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 Greta West and 3675 more broadly, we discover there are 175 families with children. At the same time, 22.1% of the 1936 population are over 65 years old, while 652 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 Greta West

Greta West, located in Victoria (postcode 3675), experiences a mild and temperate climate throughout the year. However, during the winter months, the town can get quite chilly, making heating a necessity for residents.

The average minimum temperature in Greta West varies by month, with the coolest months being June and July, where temperatures can drop to around 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. The yearly minimum temperature in the town can reach as low as -2 degrees Celsius, highlighting the need for effective heating solutions.

To combat the cold winters, residents of Greta West can rely on local heating businesses that offer a range of heating options, including split system heating. Split system heating is a popular choice for many households due to its energy efficiency and ability to provide both heating and cooling. Additionally, with the possibility of using solar power to power the unit, residents can reduce their carbon footprint and lower their energy costs.

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