Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Barrack Heights, NSW 2528

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Barrack Heights, NSW 2528

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Barrack Heights, located in postcode 2528. Using the nearest weather station data from ALBION PARK (SHELLHARBOUR AIRPORT) at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1999 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Barrack Heights experiences summers that have reached up to 45.8 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -2 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 4.7 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 4.7 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 68% at 9am and 63% 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, Barrack Heights experiences wind speeds of up to 11.6 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 Barrack Heights

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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 Barrack Heights

TC Air & Electric

TC Air & Electric

21 Jardine St, 2519

At TC AIR we want to make customers for life

Mistafog

Mistafog

21/70 Bridge Street, 2571

Your Comfort, Our Priority

Warrigal Air Conditioning Heating & Electrical

Warrigal Air Conditioning Heating & Electrical

3 Metcalf Pl, 2528

Your comfort, our expertise

Aircon Commercial Refrigeration

Aircon Commercial Refrigeration

Unit 9 35 Cumberland Avenue, 2541

Stay comfortable, save energy!

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Barrack Heights
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Barrack Heights: Albion Park (shellharbour Airport) - approx. 1.8 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 Barrack Heights

SolarBlu

SolarBlu

20 Marshall Street, 2530

Get quality solar without breaking the bank.

South Coast Solar Solutions

South Coast Solar Solutions

Nowra, 2541

14yrs specialising in residential & commercial solar.

The Energy Experts

The Energy Experts

45 Jerrara Road, 2533

Solar made easy.

Thirroul Solar

Thirroul Solar

Thirroul, 2515

Your complete solar services' provider & solar energy expert.

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Barrack Heights, 2528

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

23°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Barrack Heights uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Albion Park (shellharbour Airport)), which is at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level and started operating in 1999 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Barrack Heights’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

18 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Barrack Heights uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Albion Park (shellharbour Airport)), which is at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level and started operating in 1999 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 Barrack Heights will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

61%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Barrack Heights uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Albion Park (shellharbour Airport)), which is at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level and started operating in 1999 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Barrack Heights’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

8,047

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 2528 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 2528 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

$348 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 2528, 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 Barrack Heights, 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

995 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1460kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 2528, 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 Barrack Heights, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

33,070 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2528 each day if all 9443 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 Barrack Heights, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$8,047 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 9443 each day if all Barrack Heights 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 Barrack Heights, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$3,044,172 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2528 each year if all 9443 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 Barrack Heights, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

8,596 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2528 each year if all 9443 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 2528 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

124,164 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2528 each year if all 9443 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

74,084,485 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2528 each year if all 9443 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

Barrack Heights and the postcode of 2528 has a total 9443 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Barrack Heights 7372 are houses, 914 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 783 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 24% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 50%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 24%. 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 2.4 number of people per household and with 63% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 2528, 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 Barrack Heights

Barrack Heights is a suburb located in New South Wales, Australia. The area experiences a pleasant coastal climate with mild winters and warm summers. The average annual temperature in Barrack Heights is around 20 degrees Celsius.

During the summer months of December to February, the average maximum temperature ranges from 25 to 28 degrees Celsius. January is typically the hottest month, with temperatures occasionally reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius.

Given the warm climate, air conditioning is essential for maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures in Barrack Heights. Split system cooling is a popular choice for residents, offering efficient and effective cooling throughout the year. These systems are ideal for individual room cooling and can be easily installed by local aircon service and installation businesses.

Moreover, considering the abundance of sunlight in Barrack Heights, residents can also explore the possibility of using solar power to operate their air conditioning units. Solar-powered split systems not only provide cost savings but also contribute to a more sustainable and eco-friendly cooling solution for the town.

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