Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Barkers Vale, NSW 2474

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Barkers Vale, NSW 2474

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Barkers Vale, located in postcode 2474. Using the nearest weather station data from TYALGUM (WANUNGARA VIEW) at an elevation of 120 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1950 and the latest recorded data in 2009, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Barkers Vale experiences summers that have reached up to 41.3 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -5.5 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 11.6 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 9.2 days less than 2 degrees C. These fluctuations underscore the importance of a reliable air conditioning service that can handle both extremes.

In the hotter months, we notice an average humidity level around 77% at 9am and 61% at 3pm, which can significantly impact home comfort on hot days. So a well-rounded Aircon system won't just keep your home cool, it will also help manage these humidity levels. Additionally, Barkers Vale experiences wind speeds of up to 4.6 km/h, making a smart HVAC system, Split System Air Conditioner, Evaporative Cooler, or Ducted Air Conditioning that can adjust to external factors an excellent investment.

Temperature & Weather in Barkers Vale

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

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Avg Days Over 30°C
Avg Days Over 35°C
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Average Number of Hot Days

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9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

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3 Star Energy Rating
5 Star Energy Rating
7 Star Energy Rating
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Est Daily Split System Cooling Energy Consumption (kW)

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Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Barkers Vale

Northern Rivers Air Conditioning Service

Northern Rivers Air Conditioning Service

9 Denbos Crst, 2480

Your comfort, our priority.

Rainbow Power Company Nimbin

Rainbow Power Company Nimbin

1 Alternative Way, 2480

Stay warm, stay cool, with Rainbow Power

Sacred Services Australia

Sacred Services Australia

112 Wyrallah Rd, 2480

Your comfort is our priority

Northernair

Northernair

96 Military Rd, 2480

Experience comfort, efficiency, and reliability with Northernair!

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Barkers Vale
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Barkers Vale: Tyalgum (wanungara View) - approx. 3.8 km

Split System 5 Star
6kW Solar System
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Est Daily Split System Cooling Offset By Solar Power

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Featured Solar Installers Servicing Barkers Vale

Nickel Energy

Nickel Energy

74-78 Molesworth Street, 2480

Installed by your local solar experts.

Omega Solar & Batteries

Omega Solar & Batteries

5a Appaloosa Court, 4213

Powering your home with the sun

Northern Rivers Solar & Electrical

Northern Rivers Solar & Electrical

15 Spurfield Road, 2480

Northern Rivers solar & electrical.

Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions

Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions

Unit 19/30 Mudgeeraba Road, 4213

Renewable power for your property.

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Barkers Vale, 2474

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

24°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Barkers Vale uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Tyalgum (wanungara View)), which is at an elevation of 120 metres above sea level and started operating in 1950 with the latest data recorded in 2009, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Barkers Vale’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

47 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Barkers Vale uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Tyalgum (wanungara View)), which is at an elevation of 120 metres above sea level and started operating in 1950 with the latest data recorded in 2009, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Barkers Vale will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

53%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Barkers Vale uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Tyalgum (wanungara View)), which is at an elevation of 120 metres above sea level and started operating in 1950 with the latest data recorded in 2009, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Barkers Vale’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

1,291

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 2474 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 2474 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

$550 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 638.75 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 2474, due to an energy-efficient 7-star air conditioning split system 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 Barkers Vale, 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

1,259 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2555kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 2474, due to the improved energy efficiency of a 7-star rated air conditioning system 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 Barkers Vale, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

10,169 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2474 each day if all 2611 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Barkers Vale, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$2,401 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2611 each day if all Barkers Vale homes used a 7-star efficient split system 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 Barkers Vale, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$944,940 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2474 each year if all 2611 homes used a 7-star efficient split system 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 Barkers Vale, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

2,571 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2474 each year if all 2611 homes used a 7-star efficient split system 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 NSW, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 2474 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

38,448 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2474 each year if all 2611 homes used a 7-star efficient split system 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 NSW, 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 air conditioning because of improved energy efficiency.

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Car Emissions Equivalent

22,998,069 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2474 each year if all 2611 homes used a 7-star efficient split system 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 NSW, 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 air conditioning because of improved energy efficiency.

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Demographics

Barkers Vale and the postcode of 2474 has a total 2611 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Barkers Vale 2467 are houses, 10 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 87 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 26% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 43%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 29%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2% of census results did not specify the number of bedrooms

Typically we see that the bigger the home, then the more it costs to heat and cool, and with 2.2 number of people per household and with 74% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 2474, investing in energy-efficient air conditioning will make a significant difference to energy savings here.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Barkers Vale

Barkers Vale is a charming town located in New South Wales, Australia. The town experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature in Barkers Vale is around 20 degrees Celsius, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities and enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding area.

During the summer months of December to February, Barkers Vale experiences its hottest temperatures, with average maximum temperatures ranging from 28 to 31 degrees Celsius. This makes cooling systems an essential requirement for residents and businesses in the area.

For efficient and effective cooling, many residents in Barkers Vale opt for split system air-conditioning units. Split systems are perfect for cooling individual rooms or specific areas, allowing for personalized comfort and energy savings. Additionally, considering the abundance of sunlight in Barkers Vale, harnessing solar power to run these units is a sustainable and cost-effective solution.

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