Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Gurgeena, QLD 4626

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Gurgeena, QLD 4626

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Gurgeena, located in postcode 4626. Using the nearest weather station data from GAYNDAH POST OFFICE at an elevation of 106 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1870 and the latest recorded data in 2012, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Gurgeena experiences summers that have reached up to 44.8 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -6 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 25 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 6.8 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 66% at 9am and 48% 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, Gurgeena experiences wind speeds of up to 7.4 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 Gurgeena

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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 Gurgeena
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Gurgeena: Gayndah Post Office - approx. 11.7 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 - Gurgeena, 4626

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

28°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Gurgeena uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Gayndah Post Office), which is at an elevation of 106 metres above sea level and started operating in 1870 with the latest data recorded in 2012, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Gurgeena’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

125 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Gurgeena uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Gayndah Post Office), which is at an elevation of 106 metres above sea level and started operating in 1870 with the latest data recorded in 2012, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Gurgeena will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

43%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Gurgeena uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Gayndah Post Office), which is at an elevation of 106 metres above sea level and started operating in 1870 with the latest data recorded in 2012, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Gurgeena’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

662

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4626 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4626 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

$436 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 1003.75 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 4626, 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 Gurgeena, 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

2,393 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 4015kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4626, 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 Gurgeena, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

5,067 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4626 each day if all 739 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 Gurgeena, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$1,105 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 739 each day if all Gurgeena 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 Gurgeena, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$481,935 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4626 each year if all 739 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 Gurgeena, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

1,191 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4626 each year if all 739 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 4626 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

19,494 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4626 each year if all 739 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

11,732,332 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4626 each year if all 739 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

Gurgeena and the postcode of 4626 has a total 739 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Gurgeena 670 are houses, 0 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 27 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 27% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 47%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 20%. 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 2.3 number of people per household and with 60% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4626, 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 Gurgeena

Gurgeena QLD 4626 experiences a hot desert climate with scorching summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature in Gurgeena is around 25 degrees Celsius. The hottest months are typically December and January, with average maximum temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius.

Given the extreme heat in Gurgeena, cooling requirements are essential for the comfort of its residents. One popular cooling solution is split system air conditioning. Split systems provide efficient cooling by circulating cool air through multiple indoor units connected to an outdoor compressor. They offer individual temperature control for different rooms, making them ideal for homes and businesses in Gurgeena.

With the abundance of sunlight in Gurgeena, harnessing solar power to run split system air conditioners is a sustainable and cost-effective option. Solar-powered air conditioning not only reduces electricity bills but also minimizes the environmental impact. Local aircon service and installation businesses in Gurgeena specialize in providing high-quality split system cooling solutions and can help residents choose the right system for their needs.

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