Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Yulara, NT 0872

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Yulara, NT 0872

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Yulara, located in postcode 0872. Using the nearest weather station data from YUENDUMU at an elevation of 667 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1952 and the latest recorded data in 2019, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Yulara experiences summers that have reached up to 46.5 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -2 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 25.2 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 2.6 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 43% at 9am and 28% 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, Yulara experiences wind speeds of up to 13.4 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 Yulara

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Yulara 0872

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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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Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Yulara
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yulara: Yuendumu - approx. 5 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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Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Yulara, 0872

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

29°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Yulara uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Yuendumu), which is at an elevation of 667 metres above sea level and started operating in 1952 with the latest data recorded in 2019, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Yulara’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

148 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Yulara uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Yuendumu), which is at an elevation of 667 metres above sea level and started operating in 1952 with the latest data recorded in 2019, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Yulara will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

23%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Yulara uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Yuendumu), which is at an elevation of 667 metres above sea level and started operating in 1952 with the latest data recorded in 2019, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Yulara’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

1,447

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 0872 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 0872 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

$518 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 1368.75 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 0872, 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 Yulara, 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

2,571 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 5475kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 0872, 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 Yulara, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

24,039 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 0872 each day if all 3228 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 Yulara, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$5,885 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3228 each day if all Yulara 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 Yulara, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$2,208,616 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 0872 each year if all 3228 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 Yulara, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

6,018 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 0872 each year if all 3228 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 NT, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 0872 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

86,418 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 0872 each year if all 3228 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 NT, 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

51,537,286 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 0872 each year if all 3228 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 NT, 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

Yulara and the postcode of 0872 has a total 3228 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Yulara 2582 are houses, 332 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 126 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 14% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 46%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 36%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 4% 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 4 number of people per household and with 5% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 0872, 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 Yulara

Yulara, located in the Northern Territory of Australia, experiences a desert climate with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature in Yulara is around 25 degrees Celsius, with the hottest months being December and January when temperatures can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. The cooler months are from May to August, with average maximum temperatures ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius.

Given the extreme heat in Yulara, cooling systems are essential for the comfort of its residents. One popular and efficient option is split system air conditioning. Split systems provide both cooling and heating capabilities, making them ideal for year-round use. They consist of an indoor unit that blows cool air into the room and an outdoor unit that dissipates heat. With their energy-efficient design, split systems can help reduce electricity bills while keeping the indoor environment comfortable.

For residents of Yulara, it is worth considering the use of solar power to run the air conditioning unit. The region receives abundant sunshine throughout the year, making it an excellent location for harnessing solar energy. By installing solar panels, homeowners can power their split system air conditioners with clean and renewable energy, reducing their carbon footprint and saving on electricity costs in the long run.

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