Energy Efficient Heating - West Wodonga, VIC 3690

Heating & Split Systems - West Wodonga, VIC 3690

Welcome to the heating guide for West Wodonga, situated in postcode 3690. 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 West Wodonga, 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 West Wodonga

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

West Wodonga 3690

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

West Wodonga 3690

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

West Wodonga 3690

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

West Wodonga 3690

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

West Wodonga 3690

Featured Heating Installers Servicing West Wodonga

BP Air Services

4 /539, Hume Street, 2640

Your Comfort, Our Priority

Albury Mechanical Services

520 Smollet Street, 2640

Stay comfortable all year round with Albury Mechanical Services

Haden Engineering

81 Scott St, 2116

Stay comfortable all year round with Haden Engineering

Air Conditioning

644 David Street, 2640

Stay comfortable with Air Conditioning

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in West Wodonga
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to West Wodonga: Wodonga - approx. 3.1 km

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

West Wodonga 3690

Featured Solar Installers Servicing West Wodonga

Twin City Electrical & Solar

New South Wales, 3000

All jobs, big or small!

Shannon Fraser Solar & Electrical

50 Thomas Street, 3677

For all your solar power and electrical needs.

KDEC Electrical & Solar

30 Ruby Ct, 2640

Personalised electrical and solar solutions..

Konekt Electrical

Lavington, 2641

Powering your home with sustainable solutions

Community Heating Statistics - West Wodonga, 3690

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

6°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in West Wodonga 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 West Wodonga’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

32 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in West Wodonga 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 West Wodonga will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

68%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

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

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Total Number Of Homes

6,311

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3690 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3690 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

$293 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 3690, 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 West Wodonga, 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

526 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1460kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3690, 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 West Wodonga, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

25,709 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3690 each day if all 13858 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 West Wodonga, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$6,311 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3690 each day if all 13858 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 West Wodonga, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$2,359,987 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3690 each year if all 13858 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 West Wodonga, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

7,680 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3690 each year if all 13858 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 3690 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

109,544 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3690 each year if all 13858 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

65,294,955 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3690 each year if all 13858 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 3690, which includes West Wodonga, has a total 13858 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 12074 are houses, each with an average of 2.2 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 1400 and with 57% 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 West Wodonga and 3690 more broadly, we discover there are 3630 families with children. At the same time, 18.7% of the 35051 population are over 65 years old, while 12310 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 West Wodonga

West Wodonga, located in Victoria, Australia, experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Winters in West Wodonga are generally cool, with average minimum temperatures ranging from 3°C to 7°C.

The coolest months in West Wodonga are June and July, with average minimum temperatures of around 3°C. These colder temperatures make heating a necessity for residents during the winter months.

To combat the chilly winters, residents of West Wodonga can rely on local heating businesses to provide efficient heating solutions. One popular option is split system heating, which offers both heating and cooling capabilities. Split systems are energy-efficient and provide precise temperature control, making them ideal for West Wodonga's varying weather conditions.

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