Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Forest Ridge, QLD 4357

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Forest Ridge, QLD 4357

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Forest Ridge, located in postcode 4357. Using the nearest weather station data from INGLEWOOD FOREST at an elevation of 379 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 2000 and the latest recorded data in 2015, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Forest Ridge experiences summers that have reached up to 42 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -2.7 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 24.3 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 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 53% at 9am and 32% 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, Forest Ridge 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 Forest Ridge

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

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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 Forest Ridge
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Forest Ridge: Inglewood Forest - approx. 10.4 km

Split System 5 Star
6kW Solar System
20.020.015.015.010.010.05.05.00.00.0Split System 5 StarJanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec36.036.027.027.018.018.09.09.00.00.06kW Solar System
Est Daily Split System Cooling Offset By Solar Power

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Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Forest Ridge, 4357

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

30°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Forest Ridge uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Inglewood Forest), which is at an elevation of 379 metres above sea level and started operating in 2000 with the latest data recorded in 2015, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Forest Ridge’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

110 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Forest Ridge uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Inglewood Forest), which is at an elevation of 379 metres above sea level and started operating in 2000 with the latest data recorded in 2015, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Forest Ridge will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

33%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Forest Ridge uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Inglewood Forest), which is at an elevation of 379 metres above sea level and started operating in 2000 with the latest data recorded in 2015, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Forest Ridge’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

906

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4357 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4357 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

$885 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 912.5 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 4357, 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 Forest Ridge, 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

3,317 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 3650kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4357, 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 Forest Ridge, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

9,007 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4357 each day if all 934 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 Forest Ridge, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$2,002 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 934 each day if all Forest Ridge 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 Forest Ridge, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$851,896 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4357 each year if all 934 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 Forest Ridge, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

2,156 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4357 each year if all 934 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 4357 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

34,506 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4357 each year if all 934 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

20,737,083 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4357 each year if all 934 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

Forest Ridge and the postcode of 4357 has a total 934 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Forest Ridge 865 are houses, 25 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 3 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 39%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 30%. 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 69% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4357, 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 Forest Ridge

Forest Ridge is a charming town located in QLD 4357, known for its pleasant weather and moderate temperatures throughout the year. The average weather in Forest Ridge is characterized by warm summers and mild winters, making it an ideal place to live for those who enjoy a comfortable climate.

During the summer months, Forest Ridge experiences average maximum temperatures ranging from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius, with the hottest month being January. The yearly maximum temperature can reach up to 35 degrees Celsius, highlighting the need for effective cooling solutions to combat the heat.

When it comes to cooling requirements in Forest Ridge, split system air conditioning units are highly recommended. Split systems offer several benefits, including energy efficiency, quiet operation, and the ability to cool individual rooms or zones. Additionally, considering the town's sunny climate, residents can take advantage of solar power to reduce their energy consumption and lower their carbon footprint while operating their air conditioning units.

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