Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Rockhampton North, QLD 4701

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Rockhampton North, QLD 4701

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Rockhampton North, located in postcode 4701. Using the nearest weather station data from ROCKHAMPTON AERO at an elevation of 10 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1939 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Rockhampton North experiences summers that have reached up to 45.3 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -1 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 24.9 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 0.7 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 70% at 9am and 53% 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, Rockhampton North experiences wind speeds of up to 13.2 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 Rockhampton North

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Rockhampton North 4701

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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 Rockhampton North

AA Electrical Co

Old Byfield Rd, 4703

Stay warm, stay cool, with AA Electrical Co

Airac Sales & Service

171 Berserker St, 4701

Stay comfortable with Airac Sales & Service

Andlec Electrical Services

3 Callaghan Drive, 4703

Stay comfortable all year round with Andlec Electrical Services

Benham Ross Electrical

PO Box 6237, 4701

Stay comfortable, all year round!

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Rockhampton North
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Rockhampton North: Rockhampton Aero - approx. 2 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 Rockhampton North

EcoSmart Solar

256 Denison Street, 4700

We design, install, monitor & maintain.

Swann Solar & Electrical

97 Stanley Street, 4700

Powering Your Future with Solar Solutions

Popp'N Solar

21 Gladstone Road, 4700

Your Local Solar Expert

Dumac Engineering

24 24 Arlott St, 4702

Powering your future with sustainable solar solutions

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Rockhampton North, 4701

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

28°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Rockhampton North uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Rockhampton Aero), which is at an elevation of 10 metres above sea level and started operating in 1939 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Rockhampton North’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

126 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Rockhampton North uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Rockhampton Aero), which is at an elevation of 10 metres above sea level and started operating in 1939 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 Rockhampton North will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

48%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Rockhampton North uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Rockhampton Aero), which is at an elevation of 10 metres above sea level and started operating in 1939 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Rockhampton North’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

10,825

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4701 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4701 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

$458 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 1003.75 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 4701, 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 Rockhampton North, 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

2,516 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 4015kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4701, 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 Rockhampton North, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

121,347 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4701 each day if all 16176 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 Rockhampton North, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$30,166 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 16176 each day if all Rockhampton North 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 Rockhampton North, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$11,093,405 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4701 each year if all 16176 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 Rockhampton North, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

31,382 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4701 each year if all 16176 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 4701 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

442,237 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4701 each year if all 16176 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

263,372,638 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4701 each year if all 16176 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

Rockhampton North and the postcode of 4701 has a total 16176 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Rockhampton North 14072 are houses, 1399 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 655 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 33% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 46%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 19%. 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 2.5 number of people per household and with 66% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4701, 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 Rockhampton North

Rockhampton North QLD 4701 experiences a tropical savanna climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 25 degrees Celsius, with the hottest months being December to February. During these months, the average maximum temperature ranges from 30 to 34 degrees Celsius, making cooling systems a necessity for comfort.

When it comes to cooling requirements in Rockhampton North, split system air conditioning units are an ideal choice. These systems offer efficient cooling for individual rooms or specific areas of a house, allowing for personalized comfort and energy savings. Additionally, split systems are quieter and more aesthetically pleasing compared to traditional HVAC systems.

Considering the abundance of sunlight in Rockhampton North, harnessing solar power to run a split system air conditioner is a sustainable and cost-effective option. By utilizing solar energy, homeowners can reduce their reliance on the grid and lower their electricity bills while enjoying the benefits of a cool and comfortable living environment.

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