Energy Efficient Heating - Wilsons Promontory, VIC 3960

Heating & Split Systems - Wilsons Promontory, VIC 3960

Welcome to the heating guide for Wilsons Promontory, situated in postcode 3960. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (WILSONS PROMONTORY LIGHTHOUSE) at an elevation of 95 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1872 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 -0.6 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 8.7 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 77% and 75.7% 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 171 km/h in Wilsons Promontory, 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 Wilsons Promontory

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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 Wilsons Promontory

Wes Jones Air Conditioning

Wes Jones Air Conditioning

TARWIN LOWER, 3956

Stay comfortable all year round with Wes Jones Air Conditioning

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Wilsons Promontory
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec
Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wilsons Promontory: Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse - approx. 8.9 km

Split System 5 star
6kW Solar System
20.020.016.016.012.012.08.08.04.04.00.00.0Split System 5 StarJanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec36.036.027.027.018.018.09.09.00.00.06kW Solar System
Est Daily Split System Heating Offset By Solar Power

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Featured Solar Installers Servicing Wilsons Promontory

JMC Electrics

JMC Electrics

Tarwin Lower, 3956

Powering your home with clean energy

Prom Coast Electrics

Prom Coast Electrics

Fish Creek, 3959

Powering your future with the sun

Community Heating Statistics - Wilsons Promontory, 3960

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

11°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Wilsons Promontory uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse), which is at an elevation of 95 metres above sea level and started operating in 1872 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Wilsons Promontory’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

0 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Wilsons Promontory uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse), which is at an elevation of 95 metres above sea level and started operating in 1872 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 Wilsons Promontory will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

77%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Wilsons Promontory uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse), which is at an elevation of 95 metres above sea level and started operating in 1872 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Wilsons Promontory’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

1,164

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3960 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3960 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

$730 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 730 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 3960, 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 Wilsons Promontory, 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

2,920 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2920kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3960, 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 Wilsons Promontory, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

9,312 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3960 each day if all 1164 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 Wilsons Promontory, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$2,328 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3960 each day if all 1164 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 Wilsons Promontory, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$849,720 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3960 each year if all 1164 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 Wilsons Promontory, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

2,821 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3960 each year if all 1164 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 3960 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

39,495 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3960 each year if all 1164 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

23,509,308 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3960 each year if all 1164 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 3960, which includes Wilsons Promontory, has a total 1164 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 1054 are houses, each with an average of 1.6 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 1035 and with 60% 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 Wilsons Promontory and 3960 more broadly, we discover there are 146 families with children. At the same time, 37.3% of the 2715 population are over 65 years old, while 1075 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 Wilsons Promontory

Wilsons Promontory, located in Victoria, Australia, experiences a temperate oceanic climate with mild summers and cool winters. The average minimum temperature ranges from 6°C in June to 12°C in January. The coolest months are typically June and July, with temperatures dropping to around 6°C. With these cool temperatures, heating is essential for comfort and well-being during the winter months.

One popular heating option for residents of Wilsons Promontory is split system heating. Split systems provide both heating and cooling capabilities, making them versatile for year-round use. They consist of an indoor unit and an outdoor unit connected by refrigerant pipes. Split system heating offers several benefits, including energy efficiency, precise temperature control, and quiet operation. With the possibility of using solar power to power the unit, residents can further reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy costs.

For all your heating and air-conditioning needs in Wilsons Promontory, there are local businesses specializing in HVAC services and split system installations. These professionals can help you choose the right heating solution for your home, ensuring optimal comfort and energy efficiency. Whether you need a gas heater, electric heater, or a split system, they can provide expert advice, installation, and maintenance services.

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