Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Wattle Ridge, QLD 4357

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Wattle Ridge, QLD 4357

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Wattle Ridge, located in postcode 4357. Using the nearest weather station data from INGLEWOOD FOREST at an elevation of 379 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 2000 and the latest recorded data in 2015, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Wattle Ridge experiences summers that have reached up to 42 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -2.7 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 24.3 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 53% at 9am and 32% 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, Wattle Ridge experiences wind speeds of up to 13.4 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 Wattle Ridge

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Wattle Ridge 4357

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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 Wattle Ridge
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wattle Ridge: Inglewood Forest - approx. 6.4 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 - Wattle Ridge, 4357

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

29°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Wattle Ridge uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Inglewood Forest), which is at an elevation of 379 metres above sea level and started operating in 2000 with the latest data recorded in 2015, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Wattle Ridge’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

108 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Wattle Ridge uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Inglewood Forest), which is at an elevation of 379 metres above sea level and started operating in 2000 with the latest data recorded in 2015, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Wattle Ridge will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

32%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Wattle Ridge uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Inglewood Forest), which is at an elevation of 379 metres above sea level and started operating in 2000 with the latest data recorded in 2015, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Wattle Ridge’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

886

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4357 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4357 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

$865 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 4357, 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 Wattle Ridge, 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

2,819 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 3650kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4357, 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 Wattle Ridge, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

7,655 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4357 each day if all 934 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 Wattle Ridge, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$1,701 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 934 each day if all Wattle Ridge 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 Wattle Ridge, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$724,066 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4357 each year if all 934 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 Wattle Ridge, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

1,832 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4357 each year if all 934 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 4357 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

29,328 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4357 each year if all 934 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

17,625,399 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4357 each year if all 934 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

Wattle Ridge and the postcode of 4357 has a total 934 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Wattle Ridge 865 are houses, 25 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 39%, 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 2.4 number of people per household and with 69% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4357, 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 Wattle Ridge

Wattle Ridge, located in QLD 4357, experiences a pleasant subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature in Wattle Ridge is around 22 degrees Celsius. The hottest month in Wattle Ridge is typically January, with an average maximum temperature of around 31 degrees Celsius. The coolest month is usually July, with an average maximum temperature of around 18 degrees Celsius.

With the warm temperatures experienced in Wattle Ridge, cooling systems are essential for maintaining comfort during the summer months. One popular option for cooling in this area is split system air conditioning. Split systems provide efficient and effective cooling, allowing residents to regulate the temperature in individual rooms or areas of their homes. They are also energy-efficient, which is beneficial for both the environment and lowering energy bills.

Considering the abundance of sunshine in Wattle Ridge, harnessing solar power to operate split system air conditioners is a viable option. Solar-powered split systems not only reduce reliance on the grid but also provide cost savings in the long run. Local air conditioning service and installation businesses in Wattle Ridge offer a range of cooling solutions, including split system air conditioners, ensuring residents can stay comfortable throughout the year.

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