Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - The Gemfields, QLD 4702

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - The Gemfields, QLD 4702

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for The Gemfields, located in postcode 4702. Using the nearest weather station data from EMERALD POST OFFICE at an elevation of 179 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1882 and the latest recorded data in 1992, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

The Gemfields experiences summers that have reached up to 46.2 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -5.6 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 26.4 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 4.9 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 65% at 9am and 43% 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, The Gemfields experiences wind speeds of up to 8 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 The Gemfields

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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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Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing The Gemfields

Enwise Electrical & Refrigeration

Enwise Electrical & Refrigeration

7C Douglas Street, 4720

Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.

Capella Electrical

Capella Electrical

68 Rubyvale Road, 4702

Stay comfortable all year round

Kens Plumbing Supplies Emerald

Kens Plumbing Supplies Emerald

109 Roberts Street, 4720

Your one-stop shop for all your heating and cooling needs!

S J Ferry Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

S J Ferry Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

2 15 Glasson St, 4720

Stay comfortable all year round with S J Ferry Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in The Gemfields
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to The Gemfields: Emerald Post Office - approx. 651 m

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 The Gemfields

Scott Black Solar

Scott Black Solar

Emerald, 4720

Quality solar solutions for a sustainable future

Refelec

Refelec

39 Hogans Road, 4720

Powering your safety and efficiency

MPower Electrical Solutions

MPower Electrical Solutions

1b Mccosker Street, 4720

Powering Your Life with Reliable Solutions

All Saints Electrical

All Saints Electrical

6 Forrest Lane, 4720

Power your home with the sun's energy

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - The Gemfields, 4702

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in The Gemfields uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Emerald Post Office), which is at an elevation of 179 metres above sea level and started operating in 1882 with the latest data recorded in 1992, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for The Gemfields’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

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Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in The Gemfields uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Emerald Post Office), which is at an elevation of 179 metres above sea level and started operating in 1882 with the latest data recorded in 1992, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for The Gemfields will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in The Gemfields uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Emerald Post Office), which is at an elevation of 179 metres above sea level and started operating in 1882 with the latest data recorded in 1992, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for The Gemfields’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

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Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4702 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4702 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

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Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 1186.25 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 4702, 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 The Gemfields, 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

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Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 4745kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4702, 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 The Gemfields, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

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Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4702 each day if all 9876 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 The Gemfields, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 9876 each day if all The Gemfields 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 The Gemfields, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4702 each year if all 9876 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 The Gemfields, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4702 each year if all 9876 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 4702 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4702 each year if all 9876 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

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Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4702 each year if all 9876 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

The Gemfields and the postcode of 4702 has a total 9876 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in The Gemfields 9458 are houses, 108 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 56 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 47% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 35%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 16%. 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 2.6 number of people per household and with 69% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4702, 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 The Gemfields

The Gemfields, located in QLD 4702, experiences a subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature in this region is around 25 degrees Celsius. The hottest months are typically December to February, with average maximum temperatures ranging from 30 to 35 degrees Celsius.

With such high temperatures, cooling systems are essential in The Gemfields. Split system air-conditioning units are a popular choice for residents due to their energy efficiency and ability to cool specific areas of a home. These systems provide both cooling and heating options, making them suitable for year-round use.

Considering the abundant sunshine in The Gemfields, harnessing solar power to run split system air-conditioning units is a viable and sustainable option. By utilizing solar energy, residents can reduce their electricity bills and minimize their carbon footprint, making it an environmentally friendly choice.

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