Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Maroochydore South, QLD 4558

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Maroochydore South, QLD 4558

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Maroochydore South, located in postcode 4558. Using the nearest weather station data from SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT at an elevation of 3 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1994 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Maroochydore South experiences summers that have reached up to 41.3 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -0.7 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 7.6 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 0.2 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 73% at 9am and 70% 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, Maroochydore South experiences wind speeds of up to 19.3 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 Maroochydore South

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Maroochydore South 4558

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Maroochydore South 4558

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

Maroochydore South 4558

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Maroochydore South 4558

3 Star Energy Rating
5 Star Energy Rating
7 Star Energy Rating
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Est Daily Split System Cooling Energy Consumption (kW)

Maroochydore South 4558

Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Maroochydore South

iDeal Solar Aircon Electrical

11/40 Claude Boyd Parade, 4551

Air Conditioning & Electrical

Coastlife Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

5 Haslewood Cres, 4551

Excellence with integrity

Caloundra Energy

2 Bombala Terrace, 4551

Efficient heating and cooling solutions for your comfort

Air Con Sunshine Coast

5 / 1, Levuka Avenue, 4551

Stay cool with Air Con Sunshine Coast

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Maroochydore South
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Maroochydore South: Sunshine Coast Airport - approx. 5.6 km

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

Maroochydore South 4558

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Maroochydore South

Solahart Sunshine Coast

88 Link Crescent, 4573

Your trusted local solar power installer.

Uni Industries

Shop 18/278 Nicklin Way, 4575

Family Owned & Operated - Renewable Energy Experts

All Energy HQ

10 Jeffreys Rd, 4518

Highest quality solar products.

SunSmart Sunshine Coast

9 Myrtus St, 4557

Solar it all makes CENTS

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Maroochydore South, 4558

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

17°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Maroochydore South uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Sunshine Coast Airport), which is at an elevation of 3 metres above sea level and started operating in 1994 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Maroochydore South’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

19 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Maroochydore South uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Sunshine Coast Airport), which is at an elevation of 3 metres above sea level and started operating in 1994 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 Maroochydore South will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

45%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Maroochydore South uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Sunshine Coast Airport), which is at an elevation of 3 metres above sea level and started operating in 1994 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Maroochydore South’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

2,830

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4558 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4558 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

$295 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 456.25 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 4558, 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 Maroochydore South, 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

447 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1825kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4558, 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 Maroochydore South, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

14,552 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4558 each day if all 9771 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 Maroochydore South, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$3,563 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 9771 each day if all Maroochydore South 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 Maroochydore South, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$1,336,860 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4558 each year if all 9771 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 Maroochydore South, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

3,804 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4558 each year if all 9771 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 4558 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

54,555 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4558 each year if all 9771 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

32,532,345 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4558 each year if all 9771 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

Maroochydore South and the postcode of 4558 has a total 9771 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Maroochydore South 4135 are houses, 2218 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 3258 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 17% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 41%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 40%. 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 2.1 number of people per household and with 55% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4558, 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 Maroochydore South

Maroochydore South, located in Queensland, experiences a pleasant subtropical climate. The average weather in this area is characterized by warm summers and mild winters. The hottest months are typically January and February, with average maximum temperatures reaching around 30 degrees Celsius. The coolest months are usually July and August, with average maximum temperatures around 21 degrees Celsius.

Given the warm climate of Maroochydore South, cooling systems are essential for maintaining comfort during the hot summer months. One popular option for cooling is split system air-conditioning. Split systems provide efficient cooling by separating the condenser unit from the indoor unit, allowing for better temperature control and energy efficiency.

With the increasing focus on sustainable energy solutions, many residents in Maroochydore South are exploring the possibility of using solar power to run their air-conditioning units. Solar-powered split system air-conditioners can help reduce electricity bills and minimize environmental impact, making them an attractive choice for eco-conscious individuals.

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