Energy Efficient Heating - Lower King, WA 6330

Heating & Split Systems - Lower King, WA 6330

Welcome to the heating guide for Lower King, situated in postcode 6330. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (ALBANY AIRPORT COMPARISON) at an elevation of 68 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1942 with the latest data recorded in 2014, we can analyse the temperature trends crucial for your home's heating needs.

In this region, winters have recorded temperatures as low as -0.2 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 7.7 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 82% 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 150 km/h in Lower King, 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 Lower King

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Lower King 6330

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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

Lower King 6330

Featured Heating Installers Servicing Lower King

Heat & Cool Solutions

Heat & Cool Solutions

7 Shorts Place, 6330

Efficient Heating and Cooling Solutions

Albany Air & Albany Refrigeration

Albany Air & Albany Refrigeration

4/27-29, Graham Street, 6330

Your Comfort, Our Expertise

Powley Electrical & Denmark Refrigeration

Powley Electrical & Denmark Refrigeration

Unit 2 /1058, Middleton Street, 6333

Stay comfortable all year round with Powley Electrical & Denmark Refrigeration

Daya Contracting

Daya Contracting

17 Merrifield St, 6330

Quality electrical services for Albany homeowners

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Lower King
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lower King: Albany Airport Comparison - approx. 1.6 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 Lower King

Albany Solar

Albany Solar

40 Sanford Road, 6330

Powering your home and business with renewable energy

Solargain Great Southern

Solargain Great Southern

3B Strickland Street, 6333

Power your home with the sun's energy

T J Matthews

T J Matthews

477 Ocean Beach Road, 6333

Power your future with solar energy

Power 4 All Electrical

Power 4 All Electrical

17 Merrifield Street, 6330

Empowering homes with solar energy

Community Heating Statistics - Lower King, 6330

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

11°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Lower King uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Albany Airport Comparison), which is at an elevation of 68 metres above sea level and started operating in 1942 with the latest data recorded in 2014, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Lower King’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

1 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Lower King uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Albany Airport Comparison), which is at an elevation of 68 metres above sea level and started operating in 1942 with the latest data recorded in 2014, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Lower King will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

82%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Lower King uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Albany Airport Comparison), which is at an elevation of 68 metres above sea level and started operating in 1942 with the latest data recorded in 2014, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Lower King’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

14,488

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 6330 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 6330 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

$274 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 273.75 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 6330, 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 Lower King, 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

1,095 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1095kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 6330, 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 Lower King, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

43,464 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 6330 each day if all 14488 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 Lower King, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$10,866 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 6330 each day if all 14488 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 Lower King, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$3,966,090 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 6330 each year if all 14488 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 Lower King, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

11,105 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 6330 each year if all 14488 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 WA, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 6330 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

155,471 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 6330 each year if all 14488 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 WA, 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

92,549,344 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 6330 each year if all 14488 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 WA, 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 6330, which includes Lower King, has a total 14488 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 13090 are houses, each with an average of 2 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 1349 and with 61% 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 Lower King and 6330 more broadly, we discover there are 3477 families with children. At the same time, 23.4% of the 38042 population are over 65 years old, while 12521 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 Lower King

Lower King, located in WA, 6330, experiences a mild winter climate with average temperatures ranging from 8°C to 16°C. The coolest months are June and July, with average minimum temperatures dropping to around 8°C. With these temperatures, heating is essential to ensure comfort and warmth during the winter months.

One popular heating option in Lower King is split system heating. 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 while reducing energy consumption. Local heating businesses in Lower King offer a wide range of split system options, including gas heaters, electric heaters, and ducted heating systems.

Considering the possibility of using solar power to power your heating system is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and save on energy costs. Solar panels can be installed on your property to harness the sun's energy, which can then be used to power your split system heater. Many local heating businesses in Lower King also offer solar installation services, making it convenient to switch to a sustainable heating solution.

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