Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Bora Ridge, NSW 2471

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Bora Ridge, NSW 2471

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Bora Ridge, located in postcode 2471. Using the nearest weather station data from LISMORE (CENTRE STREET) at an elevation of 11 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1884 and the latest recorded data in 2003, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Bora Ridge experiences summers that have reached up to 43.4 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -3.5 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 13.9 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 4.5 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 74% at 9am and 58% 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, Bora Ridge experiences wind speeds of up to 5.8 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 Bora Ridge

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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 Bora Ridge

Aircompliance Airconditioning

Aircompliance Airconditioning

2/67, Bentinck Street, 2478

Residential & commercial cooling & heating specialists

Hello Air

Hello Air

Unit 3/2 Pinnacle Row, 2478

Breathe clean, live comfortably.

Northernair

Northernair

96 Military Rd, 2480

Experience comfort, efficiency, and reliability with Northernair!

Aer Tech

Aer Tech

10 Ridgeview Crescent, 2478

Stay comfortable all year round with Aer Tech

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Bora Ridge
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bora Ridge: Lismore (centre Street) - approx. 13.4 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 Bora Ridge

Juno Energy

Juno Energy

20/1 Porter Street, 2481

100% Australian Owned & Operated

Nickel Energy

Nickel Energy

74-78 Molesworth Street, 2480

Installed by your local solar experts.

Northern Rivers Solar & Electrical

Northern Rivers Solar & Electrical

15 Spurfield Road, 2480

Northern Rivers solar & electrical.

Salisbury Solar & Electrical

Salisbury Solar & Electrical

Byron bay, 2481

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Bora Ridge, 2471

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

28°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Bora Ridge uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Lismore (centre Street)), which is at an elevation of 11 metres above sea level and started operating in 1884 with the latest data recorded in 2003, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Bora Ridge’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

63 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Bora Ridge uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Lismore (centre Street)), which is at an elevation of 11 metres above sea level and started operating in 1884 with the latest data recorded in 2003, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Bora Ridge will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

58%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Bora Ridge uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Lismore (centre Street)), which is at an elevation of 11 metres above sea level and started operating in 1884 with the latest data recorded in 2003, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Bora Ridge’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

907

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 2471 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 2471 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

$639 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 2471, 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 Bora Ridge, 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

2,555 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2555kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 2471, 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 Bora Ridge, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

6,349 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2471 each day if all 907 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 Bora Ridge, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$1,587 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 907 each day if all Bora Ridge 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 Bora Ridge, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$579,346 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2471 each year if all 907 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 Bora Ridge, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

1,692 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2471 each year if all 907 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 2471 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

23,684 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2471 each year if all 907 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

14,097,501 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2471 each year if all 907 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

Bora Ridge and the postcode of 2471 has a total 907 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Bora Ridge 871 are houses, 18 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 4 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 34% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 46%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 17%. 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 2.7 number of people per household and with 79% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 2471, 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 Bora Ridge

Bora Ridge is a picturesque town located in New South Wales, Australia. Known for its pleasant weather and beautiful landscapes, Bora Ridge experiences a subtropical climate with mild winters and warm summers.

The average maximum temperatures in Bora Ridge vary throughout the year. In the summer months of December to February, temperatures can reach an average maximum of around 30°C, making it the hottest time of the year. January tends to be the peak of the summer heat, with temperatures often exceeding 35°C. In contrast, during the winter months of June to August, the average maximum temperatures range from 18°C to 22°C.

Given the warm climate in Bora Ridge, cooling systems are essential for maintaining comfort during the summer months. Split system air conditioning units are an ideal choice for this region. These systems provide efficient cooling by circulating cool air throughout the room while also offering the option of heating during the cooler winter months. Additionally, considering the abundance of sunlight in Bora Ridge, harnessing solar power to operate these units can be a sustainable and cost-effective solution.

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