Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Nimbin, NSW 2480

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Nimbin, NSW 2480

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Nimbin, located in postcode 2480. 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.

Nimbin 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, Nimbin 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 Nimbin

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Nimbin 2480

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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 Nimbin

Aer Tech

Aer Tech

10 Ridgeview Crescent, 2478

Stay comfortable all year round with Aer Tech

In There Apps

In There Apps

37 McKenzie Ave, 2489

Stay warm in winter, cool in summer with In There Apps

Aircompliance Airconditioning

Aircompliance Airconditioning

2/67, Bentinck Street, 2478

Residential & commercial cooling & heating specialists

CNS AIR CONDITIONING

CNS AIR CONDITIONING

Unit 2/3 Bayside Way, 2483

Your Comfort, Our Expertise

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Nimbin
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Nimbin: Lismore (centre Street) - approx. 89 m

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 Nimbin

Juno Energy

Juno Energy

20/1 Porter Street, 2481

100% Australian Owned & Operated

Hardy Electrical and Solar

Hardy Electrical and Solar

764 Cudgen Road, 2487

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

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.

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Nimbin, 2480

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

27°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Nimbin 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 Nimbin’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

60 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Nimbin 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 Nimbin will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

55%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Nimbin 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 Nimbin’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

13,914

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 2480 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 2480 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

$599 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 2480, 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 Nimbin, 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

1,778 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2555kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 2480, 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 Nimbin, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

98,994 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2480 each day if all 17725 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 Nimbin, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$24,549 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 17725 each day if all Nimbin 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 Nimbin, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$9,057,209 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2480 each year if all 17725 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 Nimbin, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

26,181 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2480 each year if all 17725 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 2480 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

370,003 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2480 each year if all 17725 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

220,399,474 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2480 each year if all 17725 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

Nimbin and the postcode of 2480 has a total 17725 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Nimbin 14877 are houses, 1706 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 816 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 32% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 42%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 25%. 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 70% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 2480, 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 Nimbin

Nimbin, located in NSW 2480, experiences a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature in Nimbin is around 20 degrees Celsius, making it an ideal place for outdoor activities all year round.

The hottest months in Nimbin are typically December, January, and February, with average maximum temperatures ranging from 28 to 32 degrees Celsius. These high temperatures create a need for effective cooling solutions to ensure comfort and productivity.

One popular cooling option in Nimbin is split system air conditioning, which provides efficient cooling for individual rooms or specific areas. Split systems offer several benefits, including energy efficiency, quiet operation, and precise temperature control. Additionally, considering Nimbin's abundant sunshine, residents can harness the power of solar energy to run their split system units, reducing electricity costs and environmental impact.

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