Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Charlestown, QLD 4608

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Charlestown, QLD 4608

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Charlestown, located in postcode 4608. Using the nearest weather station data from KINGAROY PRINCE STREET at an elevation of 442 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1905 and the latest recorded data in 2001, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Charlestown experiences summers that have reached up to 41 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -6.7 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 14.4 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 11.8 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 53% 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, Charlestown experiences wind speeds of up to 13.5 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 Charlestown

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Charlestown 4608

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Charlestown 4608

Avg Days Over 30°C
Avg Days Over 35°C
16.016.012.012.08.08.04.04.00.00.0# daysJanuaryJanuaryFebruaryFebruaryMarchMarchAprilAprilMayMayJuneJuneJulyJulyAugustAugustSeptemberSeptemberOctoberOctoberNovemberNovemberDecemberDecember
Average Number of Hot Days

Charlestown 4608

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Charlestown 4608

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

Charlestown 4608

Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Charlestown

Kingaroy Refrigeration Air-Conditioning & Appliances

135 Youngman St, 4610

Your Comfort, Our Priority

0 Reviews

Kingaroy Plumbing Works

121 Youngman Street, 4610

Experience warmth and comfort with Kingaroy Plumbing Works

0 Reviews

All About Refrigeration & Airconditioning

34A, Kingaroy Street, 4610

Expert Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Services

0 Reviews

Chase Air

Minyama, 4214

Your Sunshine Coast Air Conditioning Experts

0 Reviews

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Charlestown
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Charlestown: Kingaroy Prince Street - approx. 3.1 km

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

Charlestown 4608

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Charlestown

Evolution Solar Kingaroy

48 King Street, 4610

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

10 Reviews

Raffin Electrical Contractors

10 Bunya Avenue, 4606

Superior Electrical Services for Your Home or Business

0 Reviews

Mangan's Electrical

Nanango, 4615

Power your future with solar energy

0 Reviews

Australian Green Power Company

101 Kingaroy Street, 4610

Power your home with the sun's energy

0 Reviews

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Charlestown, 4608

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

28°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Charlestown uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Kingaroy Prince Street), which is at an elevation of 442 metres above sea level and started operating in 1905 with the latest data recorded in 2001, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Charlestown’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

59 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Charlestown uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Kingaroy Prince Street), which is at an elevation of 442 metres above sea level and started operating in 1905 with the latest data recorded in 2001, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Charlestown will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

51%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Charlestown uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Kingaroy Prince Street), which is at an elevation of 442 metres above sea level and started operating in 1905 with the latest data recorded in 2001, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Charlestown’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

350

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4608 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4608 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

$623 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 4608, 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 Charlestown, 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

2,291 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2555kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4608, 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 Charlestown, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

2,249 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4608 each day if all 359 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 Charlestown, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$612 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 359 each day if all Charlestown 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 Charlestown, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$229,047 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4608 each year if all 359 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 Charlestown, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

653 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4608 each year if all 359 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 4608 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

9,110 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4608 each year if all 359 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

5,579,673 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4608 each year if all 359 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

Charlestown and the postcode of 4608 has a total 359 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Charlestown 359 are houses, 0 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 0 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 28% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 46%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 24%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 3% 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 79% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4608, 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 Charlestown

Charlestown QLD 4608 experiences a subtropical climate with warm temperatures throughout the year. The average annual temperature is around 24 degrees Celsius. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures reaching their peak in January and February, averaging around 30 degrees Celsius. The winters are mild, with average maximum temperatures of around 20 degrees Celsius.

Given the warm climate in Charlestown, cooling requirements are essential for residents. One popular cooling option is split system air conditioning. Split systems are energy-efficient and provide both cooling and heating capabilities. They are ideal for individual room or zone cooling, allowing residents to control the temperature in specific areas of their homes. With the possibility of using solar power to power the unit, residents can further reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs.

If you're in need of air conditioning services or installation in Charlestown, there are several local businesses that specialize in HVAC and aircon systems. These professionals can help you choose the right split system for your needs, provide installation services, and offer maintenance and repair services to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your cooling system.

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