Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Porcupine, QLD 4821

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Porcupine, QLD 4821

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Porcupine, located in postcode 4821. Using the nearest weather station data from HUGHENDEN AIRPORT at an elevation of 316 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 2001 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Porcupine experiences summers that have reached up to 44.2 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 29.3 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 1.9 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 58% at 9am and 40% 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, Porcupine experiences wind speeds of up to 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 Porcupine

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Porcupine 4821

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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 Porcupine

Edgerton Plumbing & Gas Hughenden

1 Lammermoor Street, 4821

Your Comfort, Our Priority

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Porcupine
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Porcupine: Hughenden Airport - approx. 18 km

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

Porcupine 4821

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Porcupine

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Porcupine, 4821

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

34°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Porcupine uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Hughenden Airport), which is at an elevation of 316 metres above sea level and started operating in 2001 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Porcupine’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

240 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Porcupine uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Hughenden Airport), which is at an elevation of 316 metres above sea level and started operating in 2001 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 Porcupine will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

34%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Porcupine uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Hughenden Airport), which is at an elevation of 316 metres above sea level and started operating in 2001 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Porcupine’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

512

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4821 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4821 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

$1,447 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 1551.25 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 4821, 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 Porcupine, 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

6,100 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 6205kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4821, 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 Porcupine, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

8,735 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4821 each day if all 520 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 Porcupine, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$2,105 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 520 each day if all Porcupine 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 Porcupine, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$806,545 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4821 each year if all 520 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 Porcupine, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

2,251 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4821 each year if all 520 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 4821 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

32,871 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4821 each year if all 520 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

19,628,335 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4821 each year if all 520 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

Porcupine and the postcode of 4821 has a total 520 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Porcupine 400 are houses, 81 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 3 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 29% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 43%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 27%. 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 60% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4821, 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 Porcupine

Porcupine, QLD 4821, experiences a warm and tropical climate throughout the year. The average weather in Porcupine is characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The town enjoys a tropical savanna climate, with distinct wet and dry seasons.

The average maximum temperature in Porcupine varies by month. In the summer months of December to February, the average maximum temperature ranges from 30 to 35 degrees Celsius. The hottest month in Porcupine is typically January, with temperatures reaching up to 38 degrees Celsius. In the winter months of June to August, the average maximum temperature ranges from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius.

With the hot temperatures experienced in Porcupine, cooling systems are essential for the comfort of residents. Split system air conditioning units are a popular choice in Porcupine due to their energy efficiency and ability to cool individual rooms. These systems provide effective cooling while minimizing energy consumption, making them ideal for the town's cooling requirements. Additionally, the possibility of using solar power to power the split system units further enhances their appeal, as it allows residents to reduce their carbon footprint and save on electricity costs.

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