Energy Efficient Heating - Indigo Upper, VIC 3688

Heating & Split Systems - Indigo Upper, VIC 3688

Welcome to the heating guide for Indigo Upper, situated in postcode 3688. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (WODONGA) at an elevation of 156 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1898 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 -3.9 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 3.8 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 85.3% and 62.7% 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 Indigo Upper, 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 Indigo Upper

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Indigo Upper 3688

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

Indigo Upper 3688

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

Indigo Upper 3688

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

Indigo Upper 3688

Featured Heating Installers Servicing Indigo Upper

BP Air Services

BP Air Services

4 /539, Hume Street, 2640

Your Comfort, Our Priority

Albury Mechanical Services

Albury Mechanical Services

520 Smollet Street, 2640

Stay comfortable all year round with Albury Mechanical Services

O"Brien Plumbing & Air Conditioning

O"Brien Plumbing & Air Conditioning

17 -19 Muntz Street, 3677

Your Comfort, Our Priority

Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

644 David Street, 2640

Stay comfortable with Air Conditioning

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Indigo Upper
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Indigo Upper: Wodonga - approx. 6.2 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 Indigo Upper

Twin City Electrical & Solar

Twin City Electrical & Solar

New South Wales, 3000

All jobs, big or small!

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.

KDEC Electrical & Solar

KDEC Electrical & Solar

30 Ruby Ct, 2640

Personalised electrical and solar solutions..

Community Heating Statistics - Indigo Upper, 3688

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

7°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Indigo Upper uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wodonga), which is at an elevation of 156 metres above sea level and started operating in 1898 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Indigo Upper’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

39 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Indigo Upper uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wodonga), which is at an elevation of 156 metres above sea level and started operating in 1898 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 Indigo Upper will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

83%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Indigo Upper uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wodonga), which is at an elevation of 156 metres above sea level and started operating in 1898 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Indigo Upper’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

461

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3688 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3688 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

$356 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 3688, 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 Indigo Upper, 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

1,196 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1460kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3688, 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 Indigo Upper, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

1,628 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3688 each day if all 473 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 Indigo Upper, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$461 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3688 each day if all 473 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 Indigo Upper, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$172,381 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3688 each year if all 473 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 Indigo Upper, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

559 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3688 each year if all 473 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 3688 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

7,761 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3688 each year if all 473 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

4,776,090 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3688 each year if all 473 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 3688, which includes Indigo Upper, has a total 473 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 456 are houses, each with an average of 2.3 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 1765 and with 80% 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 Indigo Upper and 3688 more broadly, we discover there are 117 families with children. At the same time, 16.1% of the 1334 population are over 65 years old, while 429 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 Indigo Upper

Indigo Upper is a charming town located in Victoria, postcode 3688. The town experiences a typical temperate climate, with warm summers and cool winters. The average winter weather in Indigo Upper is characterized by chilly temperatures and occasional frost. The average minimum temperature ranges from 5°C in June to 10°C in August. The coolest months are typically June and July, with temperatures occasionally dropping below freezing.

Given the cooler temperatures during winter, heating is a necessity in Indigo Upper. Local heating businesses in the area offer a wide range of heating solutions to meet the needs of residents. One popular option is split system heating, which provides both heating and cooling capabilities. Split systems are energy-efficient and offer precise temperature control, making them ideal for the variable weather conditions in Indigo Upper.

Additionally, residents in Indigo Upper have the opportunity to harness the power of solar energy to power their heating systems. Solar panels can be installed on rooftops to generate clean and renewable energy, reducing reliance on traditional power sources. Many heating businesses in the area also offer solar installation services, allowing residents to take advantage of the abundant sunshine in Victoria and lower their carbon footprint.

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