Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Glenbar, QLD 4620

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Glenbar, QLD 4620

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Glenbar, located in postcode 4620. Using the nearest weather station data from MARYBOROUGH at an elevation of 9 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1870 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Glenbar experiences summers that have reached up to 40.6 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -1.4 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 19.7 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 1.7 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 70% at 9am and 60% 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, Glenbar experiences wind speeds of up to 15.2 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 Glenbar

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Glenbar 4620

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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

Glenbar 4620

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)

Glenbar 4620

Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Glenbar

GS Air Conditioning

GS Air Conditioning

62 Slater Street, 4650

Stay comfortable all year round with GS Air Conditioning

Heat Attack Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Heat Attack Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

126 Castles Road North, 4655

Stay comfortable all year round with Heat Attack!

Kens Plumbing Supplies Maryborough

Kens Plumbing Supplies Maryborough

336 Alice Street, 4650

Stay warm, stay cool, with Kens Plumbing Supplies

Oz Wide Split Systems

Oz Wide Split Systems

9 Coogera Ct, 4655

Stay comfortable all year round with Oz Wide Split Systems

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Glenbar
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Glenbar: Maryborough - approx. 11.4 km

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

Glenbar 4620

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Glenbar

Woodvale Property & Electrical Services

Woodvale Property & Electrical Services

Theebine, 4570

Power your home with the sun's energy

247 Energy

247 Energy

Toogoom, 4655

Power your home with the sun's energy

Wide Bay Solar

Wide Bay Solar

Hervey Bay, 4655

Repairing & cleaning solar panels on the Fraser Coast.

Watkins Electrical

Watkins Electrical

281 Alice Street, 4650

Powering Your Future with Quality Electrical Solutions

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Glenbar, 4620

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

28°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Glenbar uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Maryborough), which is at an elevation of 9 metres above sea level and started operating in 1870 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Glenbar’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

85 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Glenbar uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Maryborough), which is at an elevation of 9 metres above sea level and started operating in 1870 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 Glenbar will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

60%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Glenbar uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Maryborough), which is at an elevation of 9 metres above sea level and started operating in 1870 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Glenbar’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

176

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4620 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4620 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

$720 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 730 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 4620, 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 Glenbar, 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

2,837 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2920kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4620, 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 Glenbar, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

1,341 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4620 each day if all 178 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 Glenbar, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$351 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 178 each day if all Glenbar 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 Glenbar, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$129,857 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4620 each year if all 178 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 Glenbar, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

374 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4620 each year if all 178 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 4620 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

5,229 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4620 each year if all 178 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

3,161,731 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4620 each year if all 178 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

Glenbar and the postcode of 4620 has a total 178 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Glenbar 180 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 25% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 44%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 31%. 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 2.2 number of people per household and with 76% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4620, 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 Glenbar

Glenbar, QLD 4620, experiences a subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The average annual maximum temperature in Glenbar is around 28 degrees Celsius. The hottest months are typically December, January, and February, with average maximum temperatures reaching up to 34 degrees Celsius.

Given the warm climate, cooling systems are essential in Glenbar to provide comfort during the scorching summer months. One popular option is split system air conditioning, which offers both cooling and heating capabilities. Split systems are energy-efficient and provide precise temperature control, making them ideal for residential and commercial spaces in Glenbar.

With the increasing focus on sustainability, residents of Glenbar can also consider harnessing solar power to operate their air conditioning units. Solar-powered split systems not only help reduce electricity bills but also contribute to a greener environment by utilizing clean and renewable energy sources.

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