Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Kalkadoon, QLD 4825

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Kalkadoon, QLD 4825

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Kalkadoon, located in postcode 4825. Using the nearest weather station data from URANDANGI at an elevation of 174 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1891 and the latest recorded data in 2012, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Kalkadoon experiences summers that have reached up to 47 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -2 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 29.2 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 2.8 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 46% at 9am and 27% 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, Kalkadoon experiences wind speeds of up to 13.6 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 Kalkadoon

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Kalkadoon 4825

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Kalkadoon 4825

Avg Days Over 30°C
Avg Days Over 35°C
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Average Number of Hot Days

Kalkadoon 4825

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Kalkadoon 4825

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 Kalkadoon
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kalkadoon: Urandangi - approx. 779 m

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

Kalkadoon 4825

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Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Kalkadoon, 4825

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

25°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Kalkadoon uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Urandangi), which is at an elevation of 174 metres above sea level and started operating in 1891 with the latest data recorded in 2012, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Kalkadoon’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

157 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Kalkadoon uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Urandangi), which is at an elevation of 174 metres above sea level and started operating in 1891 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 Kalkadoon will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

18%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Kalkadoon uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Urandangi), which is at an elevation of 174 metres above sea level and started operating in 1891 with the latest data recorded in 2012, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Kalkadoon’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

1,964

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4825 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4825 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

$444 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 1733.75 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 4825, 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 Kalkadoon, 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

2,091 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 6935kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4825, 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 Kalkadoon, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

39,212 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4825 each day if all 6534 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 Kalkadoon, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$9,724 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 6534 each day if all Kalkadoon 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 Kalkadoon, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$3,587,574 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4825 each year if all 6534 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 Kalkadoon, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

10,371 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4825 each year if all 6534 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 4825 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

146,559 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4825 each year if all 6534 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

87,300,274 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4825 each year if all 6534 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

Kalkadoon and the postcode of 4825 has a total 6534 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Kalkadoon 4924 are houses, 1009 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 272 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 24% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 48%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 24%. 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 2.6 number of people per household and with 46% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4825, 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 Kalkadoon

Kalkadoon, located in QLD 4825, experiences a hot desert climate with scorching summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature in Kalkadoon is around 27 degrees Celsius. The hottest months are typically November to February, with average maximum temperatures ranging from 35 to 40 degrees Celsius.

With such high temperatures, cooling systems are a necessity in Kalkadoon. One popular option is split system air conditioning, which provides efficient and effective cooling for homes and businesses. Split systems offer the advantage of being able to cool individual rooms or zones, allowing for personalized comfort and energy savings.

Considering the abundance of sunlight in Kalkadoon, harnessing solar power to run the split system is a practical and eco-friendly solution. By utilizing solar energy, residents can reduce their reliance on the grid and lower their electricity bills while enjoying the benefits of a comfortable indoor environment.

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