Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Pretty Beach, NSW 2257

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Pretty Beach, NSW 2257

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Pretty Beach, located in postcode 2257. Using the nearest weather station data from GOSFORD (NARARA RESEARCH STATION) AWS at an elevation of 20 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1916 and the latest recorded data in 2013, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Pretty Beach experiences summers that have reached up to 44.8 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -4.2 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 7.6 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 6.5 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 73% 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, Pretty Beach experiences wind speeds of up to 7.7 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 Pretty Beach

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Pretty Beach 2257

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Pretty Beach 2257

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

Pretty Beach 2257

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Pretty Beach 2257

3 Star Energy Rating
5 Star Energy Rating
7 Star Energy Rating
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Est Daily Split System Cooling Energy Consumption (kW)

Pretty Beach 2257

Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Pretty Beach

DNR Air Conditioning & Electrical

30 Gateway Boulevard, 2264

Air conditioning. Solar. Electrical.

Pacific Air and Electrical

833 The Entrance Rd, 2260

Quality Solutions for Your Air Conditioning and Electrical Needs

Twin Lakes Air & Solar

4/1 Botham Cl, 2263

Efficient heating and cooling for your comfort

Air Forced Air

16 /4, Merinee Road, 2250

Reliable and Efficient Air Conditioning Solutions

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Pretty Beach
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Pretty Beach: Gosford (narara Research Station) Aws - approx. 4.6 km

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

Pretty Beach 2257

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Pretty Beach

Propower Solar

Sydney, 2000

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

DNR Air Conditioning & Electrical

30 Gateway Boulevard, 2264

Air conditioning. Solar. Electrical.

Solarpro

9/252 Allambie Road, 2100

Smart Solar Systems for Homes & Business.

Banana Solar

6/2 Bishop Street, 2044

100% Australian owned and operated.

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Pretty Beach, 2257

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

23°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Pretty Beach uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Gosford (narara Research Station) Aws), which is at an elevation of 20 metres above sea level and started operating in 1916 with the latest data recorded in 2013, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Pretty Beach’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

29 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Pretty Beach uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Gosford (narara Research Station) Aws), which is at an elevation of 20 metres above sea level and started operating in 1916 with the latest data recorded in 2013, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Pretty Beach will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

53%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Pretty Beach uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Gosford (narara Research Station) Aws), which is at an elevation of 20 metres above sea level and started operating in 1916 with the latest data recorded in 2013, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Pretty Beach’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

7,448

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 2257 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 2257 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

$483 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 547.5 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 2257, 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 Pretty Beach, 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

1,145 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2190kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 2257, 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 Pretty Beach, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

45,714 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2257 each day if all 12410 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 Pretty Beach, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$11,275 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 12410 each day if all Pretty Beach 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 Pretty Beach, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$4,189,947 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2257 each year if all 12410 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 Pretty Beach, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

12,030 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2257 each year if all 12410 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 2257 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

166,483 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2257 each year if all 12410 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

99,219,392 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2257 each year if all 12410 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

Pretty Beach and the postcode of 2257 has a total 12410 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Pretty Beach 9116 are houses, 2157 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 819 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 29% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 43%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 27%. 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 2.3 number of people per household and with 66% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 2257, 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 Pretty Beach

Pretty Beach, located in NSW 2257, experiences a pleasant coastal climate throughout the year. The average weather is characterized by mild winters and warm summers, making it an ideal destination for beach lovers. The town enjoys a yearly maximum temperature of around 25-30 degrees Celsius.

The hottest months in Pretty Beach are typically January and February, with average maximum temperatures reaching around 30-35 degrees Celsius. During these months, the cooling requirements in the town are high, and residents often rely on air-conditioning systems to keep their homes comfortable.

For efficient cooling, split system air-conditioning units are highly recommended in Pretty Beach. These systems offer several benefits, including energy efficiency, quiet operation, and the ability to cool individual rooms. Additionally, considering the abundant sunshine in the area, residents can explore the possibility of using solar power to operate their air-conditioning units, reducing both their carbon footprint and energy costs.

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