Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Oakview, QLD 4600

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Oakview, QLD 4600

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Oakview, located in postcode 4600. Using the nearest weather station data from GYMPIE at an elevation of 65 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.

Oakview experiences summers that have reached up to 42.4 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -4.3 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 17.9 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 5 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 71% at 9am and 56% 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, Oakview experiences wind speeds of up to 10.5 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 Oakview

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Oakview 4600

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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

Oakview 4600

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)

Oakview 4600

Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Oakview

Chase Air

Minyama, 4214

Your Sunshine Coast Air Conditioning Experts

0 Reviews

AM Cool Air Conditioning

9, Dulong School Road, 4570

Quality air conditioning and electrical services

0 Reviews

NCP Plumbing Gympie

8 Chapple Street, 4570

Your Trusted Plumbing Experts

0 Reviews

Coastal Country Electrical & Air-Conditioning

63 Perkins Road, 4570

Your trusted experts for all your electrical and air-conditioning needs.

0 Reviews

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Oakview
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Oakview: Gympie - approx. 7.8 km

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

Oakview 4600

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Oakview

Keystones Electrical

Kandanga, 4570

Power your future with clean, renewable energy

25 Reviews

JLN Electrical

Gympie, 4570

Powering Success, Lighting Your Path

4 Reviews

Woodvale Property & Electrical Services

Theebine, 4570

Power your home with the sun's energy

0 Reviews

Cooloola Solar Systems

16 Bath Terrace, 4570

Elegant energy for future generations

0 Reviews

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Oakview, 4600

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

21°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Oakview uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Gympie), which is at an elevation of 65 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 Oakview’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

65 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Oakview uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Gympie), which is at an elevation of 65 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 Oakview will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

41%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Oakview uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Gympie), which is at an elevation of 65 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 Oakview’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

284

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4600 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4600 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

$604 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 821.25 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 4600, 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 Oakview, 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

1,132 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 3285kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4600, 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 Oakview, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

1,204 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4600 each day if all 386 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 Oakview, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$639 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 386 each day if all Oakview 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 Oakview, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$121,379 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4600 each year if all 386 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 Oakview, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

681 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4600 each year if all 386 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 4600 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

4,840 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4600 each year if all 386 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

2,956,581 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4600 each year if all 386 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

Oakview and the postcode of 4600 has a total 386 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Oakview 372 are houses, 4 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 9 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 20% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 46%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 30%. 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 2.2 number of people per household and with 80% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4600, 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 Oakview

Oakview QLD 4600 experiences a subtropical climate with warm and humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 24 degrees Celsius. The hottest months are typically December to February, with average maximum temperatures ranging from 28 to 31 degrees Celsius. The yearly maximum temperature can reach up to 35 degrees Celsius, making effective cooling solutions essential for the residents of Oakview.

When it comes to cooling requirements, split system air-conditioning units are a popular choice in Oakview. These systems offer several benefits, including energy efficiency and individual temperature control for different rooms. With the rising cost of electricity, many residents are also considering solar power to power their air-conditioning units. By harnessing the abundant sunlight in Oakview, homeowners can reduce their energy bills and contribute to a greener environment.

If you're in need of aircon service and installation in Oakview, there are several local businesses that specialize in HVAC systems and split system air-conditioning. These professionals can help you choose the right cooling solution for your home, ensuring optimal comfort throughout the year. Whether you need a new installation, repairs, or maintenance services, the local aircon businesses in Oakview are ready to assist you.

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