Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Birchgrove, NSW 2041

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Birchgrove, NSW 2041

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Birchgrove, located in postcode 2041. Using the nearest weather station data from SYDNEY (OBSERVATORY HILL) at an elevation of 39 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1858 and the latest recorded data in 2020, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Birchgrove experiences summers that have reached up to 45.8 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as 2.1 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 3.3 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 0 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 71% at 9am and 62% 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, Birchgrove experiences wind speeds of up to 8.6 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 Birchgrove

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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

Birchgrove 2041

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 Birchgrove

Blue Star Air Conditioning

198 - 202, Hume Highway, 2166

Get Comfortable Results.

Logicool Air

Curl Curl, 2096

Affordable cooling and heating solutions for Sydney residents

Pacific Air and Electrical

833 The Entrance Rd, 2260

Quality Solutions for Your Air Conditioning and Electrical Needs

Swift Air Conditioning

5/22-24 Norman St, 2210

Stay comfortable with Swift Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Birchgrove
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Birchgrove: Sydney (observatory Hill) - approx. 2 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 Birchgrove

Solar Man Australia

5/2187 Castlereagh Road, 2750

Your Local Solar Hero

Propower Solar

Sydney, 2000

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

E-Smart

Unit 18/ 152 Old Bathurst Road, 2750

Solar made easy.

Solarpro

9/252 Allambie Road, 2100

Smart Solar Systems for Homes & Business.

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Birchgrove, 2041

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

6°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Birchgrove uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Sydney (observatory Hill)), which is at an elevation of 39 metres above sea level and started operating in 1858 with the latest data recorded in 2020, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Birchgrove’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

4 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Birchgrove uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Sydney (observatory Hill)), which is at an elevation of 39 metres above sea level and started operating in 1858 with the latest data recorded in 2020, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Birchgrove will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

15%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Birchgrove uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Sydney (observatory Hill)), which is at an elevation of 39 metres above sea level and started operating in 1858 with the latest data recorded in 2020, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Birchgrove’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

518

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 2041 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 2041 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

$69 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 2041, 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 Birchgrove, 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

64 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1095kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 2041, 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 Birchgrove, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

1,610 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2041 each day if all 6544 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 Birchgrove, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$382 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 6544 each day if all Birchgrove 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 Birchgrove, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$149,377 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2041 each year if all 6544 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 Birchgrove, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

408 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2041 each year if all 6544 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 2041 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

6,080 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2041 each year if all 6544 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

3,635,344 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2041 each year if all 6544 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

Birchgrove and the postcode of 2041 has a total 6544 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Birchgrove 1459 are houses, 2831 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 2220 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 19% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 31%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 49%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 1% 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 60% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 2041, 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 Birchgrove

Birchgrove is a charming suburb located in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales. It enjoys a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers, making it an ideal place to live. The average weather in Birchgrove is pleasant throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from 12°C to 27°C.

The hottest months in Birchgrove are January and February, with average maximum temperatures of around 26°C. These months can be quite warm, and residents often rely on cooling systems to stay comfortable in their homes.

When it comes to cooling requirements in Birchgrove, split system air conditioning is a popular choice. Split systems provide efficient cooling and heating options, allowing residents to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature all year round. Additionally, the possibility of using solar power to power the unit makes split systems an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution for cooling in Birchgrove.

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