What's the best firewood to heat your home?

🔥 Firewood Comparison Guide: Which Wood Burns Best?

Not all firewood burns the same — some light easier, some burn longer, and some produce more heat per log. Whether you're stocking up for winter or trying firewood for the first time, choosing the right type can save you time, money, and effort.

At the Upper Beaconsfield General Store, we stock premium Red Gum and Blue Gum firewood. To help you understand why they're excellent choices, we’ve broken down the key properties of common Australian firewood species.

🔍 Understanding Firewood Properties

• Relative Heat Output – The amount of energy released when burned, measured relative to the best performers.

• Density – Higher density = more heat per cubic metre.

• Splitting – How easy the wood is to split (important if you’re cutting it yourself).

• Ignition – How easily the wood lights.

• Sparks – Some woods pop and spit more than others, which matters for open fires.

• Coals – Quality of the coals left behind for ongoing heat.
  

🔥 Firewood Comparison Table

The below table analyses the properties above.  We stock Redgum as a premium product that our customers love and trust to keep their homes warm.  We've now introduced Bluegum as a more affordable alternative due to it's comparable qualities.

We have stocked Sugargum previously, however the current market has pricing comperable to Redgum.  As a result we wanted to stock a more comperable and affordable alternative, that is equally sustainable to Sugragum.

Source: Adapted from Agriculture Victoria’s firewood comparison report (AG1150).

🌟 Why We Recommend Red Gum & Blue Gum

Both Red and Blue Gum strike an ideal balance between heat output, burn time, safety, and ease of use.

• ✅ Red Gum is a premium hardwood with excellent coaling properties, perfect for those wanting long-lasting warmth through the night.

• ✅ Blue Gum burns hot and slow, offers better value for money per tonne, and is easier to source sustainably through plantation harvesting.
  
  

🔥 Firewood Tips

• Stack and store your wood in a dry, ventilated place

• Use kindling to get your fire started quickly.

• Burn only seasoned firewood (Below 25% moisture) for the best results.
  
  

Ready to Order Quality Firewood?

We deliver Red Gum and Blue Gum firewood throughout Upper Beaconsfield, Berwick, Officer, Emerald and surrounds — dry, seasoned, and ready to burn.