Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Holloways Beach, QLD 4878

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Holloways Beach, QLD 4878

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Holloways Beach, located in postcode 4878. Using the nearest weather station data from CAIRNS AERO at an elevation of 2 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1941 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Holloways Beach experiences summers that have reached up to 42.6 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as 6.2 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 26 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 75% at 9am and 66% 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, Holloways Beach experiences wind speeds of up to 8.8 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 Holloways Beach

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Holloways Beach 4878

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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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Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Holloways Beach

Elgas Cairns

Elgas Cairns

Lot 8 Ponzo St, 4868

Stay comfortable all year round with Elgas Cairns

Chris Ives Electrical

Chris Ives Electrical

179 O`Donoghue Road, 4873

Efficient Heating and Cooling Solutions for Every Home

Think Water Cairns

Think Water Cairns

93 Scott Street, 4870

Stay comfortable all year round with Think Water Cairns

Hot Energy Electrical Service

Hot Energy Electrical Service

Sapphire Cl, 4868

Safe and Reliable Electrical Services

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Holloways Beach
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Holloways Beach: Cairns Aero - approx. 3.6 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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Featured Solar Installers Servicing Holloways Beach

Buzzed Energy

Buzzed Energy

Manoora, 4870

Powering your home with sustainable energy

Go Green Energy

Go Green Energy

Redlynch, 4870

Solar power experts for the Cairns region.

Replenishable Energy

Replenishable Energy

29 Hartley Street, 4870

Cairns Solar PV Specialists.

G-Solar & Electrical

G-Solar & Electrical

32 Magazine Street, 4870

Effortless and Transparent Energy Solutions

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Holloways Beach, 4878

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

29°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Holloways Beach uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Cairns Aero), which is at an elevation of 2 metres above sea level and started operating in 1941 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Holloways Beach’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

146 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Holloways Beach uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Cairns Aero), which is at an elevation of 2 metres above sea level and started operating in 1941 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 Holloways Beach will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

65%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Holloways Beach uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Cairns Aero), which is at an elevation of 2 metres above sea level and started operating in 1941 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Holloways Beach’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

5,686

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4878 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4878 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

$898 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 4878, 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 Holloways Beach, 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

3,545 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 3650kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4878, 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 Holloways Beach, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

57,805 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4878 each day if all 5791 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 Holloways Beach, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$14,373 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 5791 each day if all Holloways Beach 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 Holloways Beach, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$5,284,183 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4878 each year if all 5791 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 Holloways Beach, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

15,325 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4878 each year if all 5791 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 4878 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

215,917 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4878 each year if all 5791 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

128,583,259 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4878 each year if all 5791 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

Holloways Beach and the postcode of 4878 has a total 5791 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Holloways Beach 4311 are houses, 927 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 478 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 34% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 37%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 28%. 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 2.3 number of people per household and with 64% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4878, 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 Holloways Beach

Holloways Beach is a picturesque coastal suburb located in Queensland, Australia. Known for its stunning beaches and tropical climate, this town experiences a warm and humid weather throughout the year. The average maximum temperature varies from 27°C to 31°C, with the hottest months being December to February.

With such high temperatures, it is crucial for residents in Holloways Beach to have reliable cooling solutions. Split system air-conditioning units are an excellent choice for this town. These systems provide efficient cooling and can be easily installed in individual rooms, allowing residents to control the temperature according to their preferences.

Moreover, considering the abundance of sunshine in Holloways Beach, harnessing solar power to run the air-conditioning units is a sustainable and cost-effective option. By utilizing solar energy, residents can reduce their carbon footprint and save on electricity bills.

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