Energy Efficient Heating - St Arnaud East, VIC 3477

Heating & Split Systems - St Arnaud East, VIC 3477

Welcome to the heating guide for St Arnaud East, situated in postcode 3477. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (ST ARNAUD) at an elevation of 240 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1880 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 3.9 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 85.3% and 70.7% 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 St Arnaud East, 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 St Arnaud East

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

St Arnaud East 3477

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

St Arnaud East 3477

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

St Arnaud East 3477

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

St Arnaud East 3477

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

St Arnaud East 3477

Featured Heating Installers Servicing St Arnaud East

Allen Dunn Plumbing

Allen Dunn Plumbing

110 Burke Street, 3465

Your comfort is our priority!

Hardinghams Plumbing & Electrical Vic

Hardinghams Plumbing & Electrical Vic

92-94 Wood Street, 3480

Your Comfort, Our Priority

Jeff O'Donnell Airconditioning & Electrician

Jeff O'Donnell Airconditioning & Electrician

Unit 1 / 7 Austin street, 3380

Your Comfort is Our Priority

A Class Displays

A Class Displays

41 Smith Street, 3380

Stay cozy, stay cool with A Class Displays

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in St Arnaud East
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to St Arnaud East: St Arnaud - approx. 4.4 km

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

St Arnaud East 3477

Featured Solar Installers Servicing St Arnaud East

Mark Edmondson Electrical Services

Mark Edmondson Electrical Services

Craigie, 3465

Quality electrical solutions for homes and businesses

McNabb Electrical Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

McNabb Electrical Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Maryborough, 3465

Power your home with the sun's energy

KC Solar

KC Solar

114 Nelson Street, 3465

Powering your future with clean energy

Chadwick Electrical

Chadwick Electrical

Maryborough, 3465

Powering your future with solar energy

Community Heating Statistics - St Arnaud East, 3477

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

7°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in St Arnaud East uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (St Arnaud), which is at an elevation of 240 metres above sea level and started operating in 1880 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for St Arnaud East’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

33 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in St Arnaud East uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (St Arnaud), which is at an elevation of 240 metres above sea level and started operating in 1880 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 St Arnaud East will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

84%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in St Arnaud East uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (St Arnaud), which is at an elevation of 240 metres above sea level and started operating in 1880 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for St Arnaud East’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

316

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3477 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3477 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

$447 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 3477, 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 St Arnaud East, 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

1,638 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1825kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3477, 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 St Arnaud East, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

1,423 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3477 each day if all 322 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 St Arnaud East, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$394 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3477 each day if all 322 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 St Arnaud East, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$146,726 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3477 each year if all 322 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 St Arnaud East, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

478 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3477 each year if all 322 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 3477 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

6,642 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3477 each year if all 322 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

4,064,419 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3477 each year if all 322 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 3477, which includes St Arnaud East, has a total 322 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 308 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 1224 and with 67% 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 St Arnaud East and 3477 more broadly, we discover there are 56 families with children. At the same time, 27.7% of the 817 population are over 65 years old, while 268 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 St Arnaud East

St Arnaud East, located in VIC, 3477, experiences a cool temperate climate with distinct seasons. Winters in this region can be quite chilly, making heating a necessity for residents. The average winter temperature ranges from 5 to 15 degrees Celsius, with the coolest months being June and July.

With average minimum temperatures dropping to around 3 degrees Celsius during these months, it is crucial to have an efficient heating system in place. Local heating businesses in St Arnaud East offer a wide range of heating solutions, including split system heating, which is highly effective in providing warmth and comfort during the cold winter months.

One popular option for heating in St Arnaud East is the use of split system heating units. These systems are known for their energy efficiency and versatility. They consist of an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, connected by refrigerant pipes. Split systems can provide both heating and cooling, making them a practical choice for year-round comfort. Additionally, with the increasing focus on sustainability, residents can consider using solar power to operate their split system units, reducing their carbon footprint and energy costs.

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