Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Burketown, QLD 4830

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Burketown, QLD 4830

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Burketown, located in postcode 4830. Using the nearest weather station data from BURKETOWN POST OFFICE at an elevation of 6 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1886 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Burketown experiences summers that have reached up to 45.2 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as 3.3 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 26.9 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 0 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 71% 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, Burketown experiences wind speeds of up to 10.5 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 Burketown

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Burketown 4830

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Burketown 4830

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

Burketown 4830

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Burketown 4830

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 Burketown
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Burketown: Burketown Post Office - approx. 175 m

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

Burketown 4830

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Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Burketown, 4830

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

33°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Burketown uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Burketown Post Office), which is at an elevation of 6 metres above sea level and started operating in 1886 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Burketown’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

260 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Burketown uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Burketown Post Office), which is at an elevation of 6 metres above sea level and started operating in 1886 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 Burketown 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 Burketown uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Burketown Post Office), which is at an elevation of 6 metres above sea level and started operating in 1886 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Burketown’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

391

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4830 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4830 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

$1,550 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 1551.25 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 4830, 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 Burketown, 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

6,203 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 6205kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4830, 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 Burketown, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

6,645 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4830 each day if all 391 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 Burketown, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$1,660 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 391 each day if all Burketown 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 Burketown, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$606,537 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4830 each year if all 391 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 Burketown, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

1,770 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4830 each year if all 391 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 QLD, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 4830 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

24,794 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4830 each year if all 391 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 QLD, 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

14,759,075 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4830 each year if all 391 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 QLD, 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

Burketown and the postcode of 4830 has a total 391 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Burketown 326 are houses, 4 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 19 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 20% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 44%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 36%. 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 4.1 number of people per household and with 12% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4830, 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 Burketown

Burketown is a charming town located in Queensland, Australia. Known for its tropical climate, the average weather in Burketown is warm and humid throughout the year. The town experiences two distinct seasons - a wet season from November to April and a dry season from May to October. During the wet season, Burketown receives heavy rainfall and occasional thunderstorms, while the dry season is characterized by clear skies and lower humidity.

The average maximum temperature in Burketown varies throughout the year. In the cooler months of June and July, the average maximum temperature hovers around 28 degrees Celsius. As the town transitions into the hotter months, the temperature steadily rises, reaching its peak in November and December with an average maximum temperature of around 36 degrees Celsius.

With the scorching temperatures experienced in Burketown, efficient cooling systems are essential. Split system air-conditioning units are an ideal choice for residents and businesses in the area. These systems provide effective cooling while being energy-efficient, helping to reduce electricity bills. Additionally, considering the abundance of sunlight in Burketown, harnessing solar power to operate the split system units is a sustainable and cost-effective option.

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