Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Hornsby, NSW 2077

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Hornsby, NSW 2077

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Hornsby, located in postcode 2077. Using the nearest weather station data from PARRAMATTA NORTH (MASONS DRIVE) at an elevation of 55 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1965 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Hornsby experiences summers that have reached up to 47 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -1 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 10.6 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 1.2 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 74% at 9am and 57% 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, Hornsby experiences wind speeds of up to 7.3 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 Hornsby

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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 Hornsby

Air Forced Air

Air Forced Air

16 /4, Merinee Road, 2250

Reliable and Efficient Air Conditioning Solutions

94 Reviews
Pacific Air and Electrical

Pacific Air and Electrical

833 The Entrance Rd, 2260

Quality Solutions for Your Air Conditioning and Electrical Needs

57 Reviews
Twin Lakes Air & Solar

Twin Lakes Air & Solar

4/1 Botham Cl, 2263

Efficient heating and cooling for your comfort

89 Reviews
Blue Star Air Conditioning

Blue Star Air Conditioning

198 - 202, Hume Highway, 2166

Get Comfortable Results.

73 Reviews

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Hornsby
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hornsby: Parramatta North (masons Drive) - approx. 423 m

Split System 5 Star
6kW Solar System
16.016.012.012.08.08.04.04.00.00.0Split System 5 StarJanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec32.032.024.024.016.016.08.08.00.00.06kW Solar System
Est Daily Split System Cooling Offset By Solar Power

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Featured Solar Installers Servicing Hornsby

Solar Man Australia

Solar Man Australia

5/2187 Castlereagh Road, 2750

Your Local Solar Hero

28 Reviews
Propower Solar

Propower Solar

Sydney, 2000

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

12 Reviews
E-Smart

E-Smart

Unit 18/ 152 Old Bathurst Road, 2750

Solar made easy.

37 Reviews
Solarpro

Solarpro

9/252 Allambie Road, 2100

Smart Solar Systems for Homes & Business.

71 Reviews

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Hornsby, 2077

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

26°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Hornsby uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Parramatta North (masons Drive)), which is at an elevation of 55 metres above sea level and started operating in 1965 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Hornsby’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

44 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Hornsby uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Parramatta North (masons Drive)), which is at an elevation of 55 metres above sea level and started operating in 1965 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 Hornsby will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

57%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Hornsby uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Parramatta North (masons Drive)), which is at an elevation of 55 metres above sea level and started operating in 1965 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Hornsby’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

16,041

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 2077 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 2077 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

$638 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 2077, 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 Hornsby, 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

2,552 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2555kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 2077, 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 Hornsby, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

112,305 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2077 each day if all 16044 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 Hornsby, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$28,074 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 16044 each day if all Hornsby 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 Hornsby, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$10,248,102 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2077 each year if all 16044 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 Hornsby, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

29,922 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2077 each year if all 16044 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 2077 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

418,940 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2077 each year if all 16044 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

249,371,889 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2077 each year if all 16044 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

Hornsby and the postcode of 2077 has a total 16044 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Hornsby 6292 are houses, 756 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 8961 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 22% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 24%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 53%. 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 2.6 number of people per household and with 59% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 2077, 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 Hornsby

Hornsby, NSW 2077, experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters. The average maximum temperatures range from 26°C in January to 17°C in July. The hottest months are typically January and February, with average highs reaching 26-27°C. With the need for cooling solutions in the warmer months, local aircon businesses in Hornsby offer expert HVAC services, including installation of energy-efficient split systems. Split system cooling is ideal for Hornsby residents, providing efficient and quiet operation, and can be further optimized with solar power to reduce energy costs and environmental impact.

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