Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Nelson Bay, NSW 2315

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Nelson Bay, NSW 2315

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Nelson Bay, located in postcode 2315. Using the nearest weather station data from WILLIAMTOWN RAAF at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1942 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Nelson Bay experiences summers that have reached up to 45.5 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -3.9 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 9.3 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 1.9 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 72% at 9am and 59% 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, Nelson Bay experiences wind speeds of up to 11.9 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 Nelson Bay

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Nelson Bay 2315

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Nelson Bay 2315

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

Nelson Bay 2315

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 Nelson Bay

Comfort Climate Control

Comfort Climate Control

20 Finlay Court, 2290

Stay comfortable all year round

Nelson Bay Air

Nelson Bay Air

9 George Street, 2317

Stay comfortable all year round with Nelson Bay Air

Uniair Distributors

Uniair Distributors

Unit 1 34 Portside Crst, 2293

Stay comfortable all year round with Uniair Distributors

Cady's Maintenance Services

Cady's Maintenance Services

47 Hobart Street, 2305

Stay comfortable all year round with Cady's Maintenance Services

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Nelson Bay
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Nelson Bay: Williamtown Raaf - approx. 1.1 km

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

Nelson Bay 2315

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Nelson Bay

Millennium Electrical & Solar

Millennium Electrical & Solar

Medowie, 2318

Local Electrician in Port Stephens

DJM Electrical

DJM Electrical

Unit 10/31 Riverside Drive, 2304

#1 quality solar panel installers Newcastle.

Sunsave Solar

Sunsave Solar

Newcastle, 2300

Australia's solar install xperts.

Green Volt Solar

Green Volt Solar

Newcastle, 2300

Newcastle solar specialists.

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Nelson Bay, 2315

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

26°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Nelson Bay uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Williamtown Raaf), which is at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level and started operating in 1942 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Nelson Bay’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

40 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Nelson Bay uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Williamtown Raaf), which is at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level and started operating in 1942 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 Nelson Bay will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

59%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Nelson Bay uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Williamtown Raaf), which is at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level and started operating in 1942 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Nelson Bay’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

6,297

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 2315 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 2315 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 2315, 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 Nelson Bay, 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 2315, 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 Nelson Bay, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

44,079 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2315 each day if all 6297 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 Nelson Bay, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$11,020 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 6297 each day if all Nelson Bay 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 Nelson Bay, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$4,022,209 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2315 each year if all 6297 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 Nelson Bay, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

11,745 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2315 each year if all 6297 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 2315 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

164,428 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2315 each year if all 6297 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

97,874,271 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2315 each year if all 6297 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

Nelson Bay and the postcode of 2315 has a total 6297 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Nelson Bay 3940 are houses, 1641 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 674 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 37% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 41%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 20%. 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 69% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 2315, 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 Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay is a coastal town located in New South Wales, Australia. Known for its stunning beaches and temperate climate, the average weather in Nelson Bay is pleasant throughout the year. The town experiences a mild winter and a warm summer, making it an ideal destination for beach lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The average maximum temperature in Nelson Bay varies by month. In the summer months of December to February, the temperatures range from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius, with January being the hottest month. During the cooler months of June to August, the average maximum temperature ranges from 15 to 20 degrees Celsius.

With the warm summer temperatures in Nelson Bay, having a reliable cooling system is essential. Split system air-conditioning units are a popular choice for residents and businesses in the area. These systems offer efficient cooling and can be easily installed in individual rooms or throughout the entire property. Additionally, split systems provide the flexibility to control the temperature in different areas, ensuring comfort for everyone.

Considering the abundance of sunlight in Nelson Bay, harnessing solar power to run the air-conditioning units is a sustainable and cost-effective option. By utilizing solar energy, residents can reduce their carbon footprint and lower their electricity bills. Local aircon service and installation businesses in Nelson Bay offer a range of split system options and can provide expert advice on incorporating solar power into the cooling system.

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