Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Splinter Creek, QLD 4630

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Splinter Creek, QLD 4630

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Splinter Creek, located in postcode 4630. Using the nearest weather station data from MONTO TOWNSHIP at an elevation of 239 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1930 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Splinter Creek experiences summers that have reached up to 43.2 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -4.5 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 23.1 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 7.9 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 69% at 9am and 49% 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, Splinter Creek experiences wind speeds of up to 8.9 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 Splinter Creek

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

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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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Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Splinter Creek
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Splinter Creek: Monto Township - approx. 3.7 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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Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Splinter Creek, 4630

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

24°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Splinter Creek uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Monto Township), which is at an elevation of 239 metres above sea level and started operating in 1930 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Splinter Creek’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

99 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Splinter Creek uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Monto Township), which is at an elevation of 239 metres above sea level and started operating in 1930 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 Splinter Creek will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

38%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Splinter Creek uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Monto Township), which is at an elevation of 239 metres above sea level and started operating in 1930 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Splinter Creek’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

757

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4630 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4630 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

$732 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 912.5 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 4630, 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 Splinter Creek, 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

1,548 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 3650kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4630, 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 Splinter Creek, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

4,245 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4630 each day if all 943 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 Splinter Creek, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$945 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 943 each day if all Splinter Creek 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 Splinter Creek, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$401,360 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4630 each year if all 943 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 Splinter Creek, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

1,017 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4630 each year if all 943 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 4630 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

16,259 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4630 each year if all 943 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

9,769,982 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4630 each year if all 943 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

Splinter Creek and the postcode of 4630 has a total 943 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Splinter Creek 913 are houses, 6 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 6 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 27% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 49%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 22%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 3% 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 70% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4630, 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 Splinter Creek

Splinter Creek QLD 4630 experiences a subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The average maximum temperature ranges from 28°C to 33°C throughout the year.

The hottest months in Splinter Creek are typically December to February, with average maximum temperatures reaching around 33°C. These high temperatures make cooling systems a necessity for residents to stay comfortable.

When it comes to cooling requirements, split system air conditioning units are a popular choice in Splinter Creek. These systems provide efficient cooling and can be easily installed in individual rooms or throughout the entire house. Additionally, the possibility of using solar power to run the split system units is a great advantage, as it reduces electricity costs and promotes sustainability.

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