Energy Efficient Heating - Sunday Creek, VIC 3658

Heating & Split Systems - Sunday Creek, VIC 3658

Welcome to the heating guide for Sunday Creek, situated in postcode 3658. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (WALLAN (KILMORE GAP)) at an elevation of 528 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1993 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 -1.9 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 4.4 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 90.3% and 78.7% 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 122 km/h in Sunday Creek, 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 Sunday Creek

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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 Sunday Creek

Plumbzall Pty Ltd

Plumbzall Pty Ltd

4 Bundoran Ct, 3429

Quality Plumbing Services You Can Trust

A C H Air Conditioning Services

A C H Air Conditioning Services

1 Roche Court, 3076

Your comfort, our priority

Hare Mechanical Services

Hare Mechanical Services

24 Kinder St, 3061

Your trusted source for air-conditioning and electrical solutions

Serkz Heating Cooling Installations

Serkz Heating Cooling Installations

ROXBURGH PARK, 3064

Stay comfortable all year round with Serkz Heating Cooling Installations

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Sunday Creek
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Sunday Creek: Wallan (kilmore Gap) - approx. 3 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 Sunday Creek

Macedon Ranges Solar Power

Macedon Ranges Solar Power

1 Newry Drive, 3438

The #1 solar company in macedon ranges.

Ramselec

Ramselec

326 Settlement Road, 3074

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Electrical Doctorz

Electrical Doctorz

19 Muir Way, 3754

Take your home off the grid with solar.

3 Phase Solar

3 Phase Solar

16 Streeton Court, 3429

A commitment to quality.

Community Heating Statistics - Sunday Creek, 3658

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

6°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Sunday Creek uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wallan (kilmore Gap)), which is at an elevation of 528 metres above sea level and started operating in 1993 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Sunday Creek’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

12 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Sunday Creek uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wallan (kilmore Gap)), which is at an elevation of 528 metres above sea level and started operating in 1993 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 Sunday Creek will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

89%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Sunday Creek uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wallan (kilmore Gap)), which is at an elevation of 528 metres above sea level and started operating in 1993 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Sunday Creek’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

2,185

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3658 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3658 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

$627 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 638.75 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 3658, 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 Sunday Creek, 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

2,423 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2555kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3658, 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 Sunday Creek, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

16,087 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3658 each day if all 2317 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 Sunday Creek, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$3,923 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3658 each day if all 2317 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 Sunday Creek, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$1,479,852 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3658 each year if all 2317 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 Sunday Creek, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

4,782 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3658 each year if all 2317 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 3658 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

68,658 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3658 each year if all 2317 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

40,945,892 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3658 each year if all 2317 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 3658, which includes Sunday Creek, has a total 2317 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 2236 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 1578 and with 74% 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 Sunday Creek and 3658 more broadly, we discover there are 594 families with children. At the same time, 16.9% of the 6251 population are over 65 years old, while 2023 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 Sunday Creek

Sunday Creek, VIC, 3658 experiences a cool temperate climate with mild to warm summers and cool winters. The average winter weather in Sunday Creek is characterized by chilly temperatures and occasional frost. The average minimum temperature ranges from 3°C in June to 8°C in August.

With winter temperatures dropping to as low as 0°C, heating is essential in Sunday Creek to ensure comfort and well-being. Local heating businesses in Sunday Creek offer a wide range of heating solutions, including split system heating, which is a popular choice for many residents.

Split system heating provides efficient heating and cooling options for homes and businesses in Sunday Creek. These systems are energy-efficient, allowing users to save on their heating and cooling costs. Additionally, the possibility of using solar power to power the split system unit makes it an environmentally friendly choice. Local heating businesses can provide expert advice on the best split system heating options and can also assist with the installation and maintenance of HVAC systems.

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