Energy Efficient Heating - Wangaratta West, VIC 3677

Heating & Split Systems - Wangaratta West, VIC 3677

Welcome to the heating guide for Wangaratta West, situated in postcode 3677. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (WANGARATTA) at an elevation of 150 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1868 with the latest data recorded in 1987, we can analyse the temperature trends crucial for your home's heating needs.

In this region, winters have recorded temperatures as low as -4.6 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 3.6 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 86.7% and 64.3% 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 km/h in Wangaratta 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 Wangaratta West

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Wangaratta West 3677

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

Wangaratta West 3677

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

Wangaratta West 3677

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Wangaratta West 3677

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

Wangaratta West 3677

Featured Heating Installers Servicing Wangaratta West

Yarra-Mul Heating & Air-Conditioning

Yarra-Mul Heating & Air-Conditioning

69-75 Benalla Road, 3730

Stay comfortable all year round

O"Brien Plumbing & Air Conditioning

O"Brien Plumbing & Air Conditioning

17 -19 Muntz Street, 3677

Your Comfort, Our Priority

Premier Airconditioning Services

Premier Airconditioning Services

101-115 Victoria St, 2647

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 Wangaratta 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 Wangaratta West: Wangaratta - approx. 7.4 km

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

Wangaratta West 3677

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Wangaratta 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.

Thompson Electrical Solar

Thompson Electrical Solar

115 Benalla-Yarrawonga Rd, 3730

Solar installation specialists in Yarrawonga.

Hines Electrix

Hines Electrix

63 Odonnell Avenue, 3737

Powering your future with the sun

Community Heating Statistics - Wangaratta West, 3677

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

5°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Wangaratta West uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wangaratta), which is at an elevation of 150 metres above sea level and started operating in 1868 with the latest data recorded in 1987, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Wangaratta West’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 Wangaratta West uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wangaratta), which is at an elevation of 150 metres above sea level and started operating in 1868 with the latest data recorded in 1987, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Wangaratta West will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

66%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Wangaratta West uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wangaratta), which is at an elevation of 150 metres above sea level and started operating in 1868 with the latest data recorded in 1987, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Wangaratta West’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

3,158

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3677 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3677 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

$279 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 3677, 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 Wangaratta 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

470 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1460kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3677, 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 Wangaratta West, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

13,049 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3677 each day if all 7914 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 Wangaratta West, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$3,158 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3677 each day if all 7914 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 Wangaratta West, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$1,203,256 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3677 each year if all 7914 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 Wangaratta West, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

3,857 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3677 each year if all 7914 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 3677 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

55,795 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3677 each year if all 7914 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

33,292,689 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3677 each year if all 7914 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 3677, which includes Wangaratta West, has a total 7914 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 6750 are houses, each with an average of 2.1 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 1218 and with 62% 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 Wangaratta West and 3677 more broadly, we discover there are 1796 families with children. At the same time, 24.8% of the 19214 population are over 65 years old, while 7202 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 Wangaratta West

Wangaratta West, located in Victoria, Australia, experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. The average winter weather in Wangaratta West is characterized by cool temperatures and occasional rainfall. The coldest months are typically June and July, with average minimum temperatures ranging from 2°C to 4°C. The yearly minimum temperature can drop as low as -2°C, making heating a necessity during the colder months.

When it comes to meeting the heating requirements of Wangaratta West, split system heating is a popular choice among residents. Split systems provide both heating and cooling capabilities, making them versatile for year-round use. They are energy-efficient and offer precise temperature control, ensuring optimal comfort. Local heating businesses in Wangaratta West offer a wide range of split system options, including gas heaters, electric heaters, and ducted heating systems.

For those interested in reducing their environmental impact, solar power can be utilized to power split system heating units. By installing solar panels, residents can harness the sun's energy to generate electricity, reducing reliance on traditional power sources and lowering energy bills. Many local heating businesses in Wangaratta West also offer solar installation services, making it convenient for residents to transition to a more sustainable heating solution.

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