Energy Efficient Heating - Wandana Heights, VIC 3216

Heating & Split Systems - Wandana Heights, VIC 3216

Welcome to the heating guide for Wandana Heights, situated in postcode 3216. 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 Wandana Heights, 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 Wandana Heights

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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 Wandana Heights

Storm Electrical Solutions

61B Hansen Street, 3025

Storm electrical solutions.

Precision Plumbing Heating & Cooling

Factory 3, 14-16 Birkett Place, 3220

Discover Your Inner Sanctuary

Climatic Airconditioning (Aust)

1 /112 Balliang Street, 3220

Stay comfortable all year round with Climatic Airconditioning

TCB Air Conditioning

6 Hancock Ct, 3214

Stay comfortable all year round with TCB Air Conditioning

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Wandana Heights
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wandana Heights: Grovedale (geelong Airport) - approx. 3.3 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 Wandana Heights

Zing Solar Vic

2 Main Street, 3030

100% Australian based

Geelong Solar Energy

27 Nobility Street, 3224

Specialist is solar power systems and energy storage

Cerium Energy

25/2 Fastline Road, 3029

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Gedlec Energy

6/220-238 Maidstone St, 3018

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Heating Statistics - Wandana Heights, 3216

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

9°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Wandana Heights 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 Wandana Heights’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 Wandana Heights 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 Wandana Heights will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

86%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Wandana Heights 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 Wandana Heights’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

22,489

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3216 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3216 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

$365 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 3216, 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 Wandana Heights, 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

1,459 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1460kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3216, 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 Wandana Heights, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

89,959 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3216 each day if all 22490 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 Wandana Heights, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$22,489 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3216 each day if all 22490 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 Wandana Heights, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$8,208,849 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3216 each year if all 22490 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 Wandana Heights, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

27,253 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3216 each year if all 22490 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 3216 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

381,547 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3216 each year if all 22490 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

227,104,019 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3216 each year if all 22490 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 3216, which includes Wandana Heights, has a total 22490 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 18984 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 1724 and with 66% 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 Wandana Heights and 3216 more broadly, we discover there are 5767 families with children. At the same time, 19.5% of the 60123 population are over 65 years old, while 18520 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 Wandana Heights

Wandana Heights, located in VIC, 3216, experiences a cool temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers. The average winter weather in Wandana Heights is characterized by cool temperatures and occasional rainfall. The average minimum temperature ranges from 5°C in June to 9°C in August, making these months the coolest of the year.

With the winter temperatures dropping to single digits, heating is essential in Wandana Heights. Local heating businesses in the area offer a range of heating solutions including split system heating. Split systems provide efficient heating and cooling, making them ideal for the changing seasons in Wandana Heights. They are easy to install, energy efficient, and provide individual temperature control for each room.

Considering the environmental impact, solar power is a viable option to power split system heating units in Wandana Heights. By installing solar panels, residents can harness the abundant sunlight in the region to generate clean energy and reduce their carbon footprint. Local HVAC companies can assist in the installation of solar panels and provide expert advice on energy-efficient heating solutions.

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