Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Beaufort, VIC 3373

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Beaufort, VIC 3373

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Beaufort, located in postcode 3373. Using the nearest weather station data from LOOKOUT HILL at an elevation of 965 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1991 and the latest recorded data in 2007, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Beaufort experiences summers that have reached up to 37.7 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -5.5 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 2.3 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 16.5 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 74% at 9am and 51% 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, Beaufort experiences wind speeds of up to 20 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 Beaufort

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Beaufort 3373

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Beaufort 3373

Avg Days Over 30°C
Avg Days Over 35°C
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Average Number of Hot Days

Beaufort 3373

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Beaufort 3373

3 Star Energy Rating
5 Star Energy Rating
7 Star Energy Rating
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Est Daily Split System Cooling Energy Consumption (kW)

Beaufort 3373

Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Beaufort

Allen Dunn Plumbing

Allen Dunn Plumbing

110 Burke Street, 3465

Your comfort is our priority!

Ballarat Heating Air Conditioning

Ballarat Heating Air Conditioning

42 Gregory St W, 3355

Your comfort, our priority.

Superior Heating & Cooling

Superior Heating & Cooling

Unit 1/16-18 Lentini St, 3029

Stay comfortable all year round with Superior Heating & Cooling

J E Mechanical

J E Mechanical

811, Creswick Road, 3355

Exceptional HVAC systems for optimal comfort

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Beaufort
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Beaufort: Lookout Hill - approx. 2.9 km

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

Beaufort 3373

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Beaufort

Ballarat Solar & Electrical

Ballarat Solar & Electrical

14 Icon Drive, 3356

Solar power specialists for the Ballarat region.

Ballarat Solar Company

Ballarat Solar Company

Shed 12/102 Fussell Street, 3350

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Sun 2 Solar

Sun 2 Solar

16 Laidlaw Drive, 3356

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Beaufort, 3373

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

19°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Beaufort uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Lookout Hill), which is at an elevation of 965 metres above sea level and started operating in 1991 with the latest data recorded in 2007, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Beaufort’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

6 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Beaufort uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Lookout Hill), which is at an elevation of 965 metres above sea level and started operating in 1991 with the latest data recorded in 2007, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Beaufort will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

52%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Beaufort uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Lookout Hill), which is at an elevation of 965 metres above sea level and started operating in 1991 with the latest data recorded in 2007, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Beaufort’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

1,018

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3373 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3373 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

$91 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 91.25 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 3373, 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 Beaufort, 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

365 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 365kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3373, 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 Beaufort, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

1,018 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3373 each day if all 1018 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 Beaufort, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$255 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 1018 each day if all Beaufort 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 Beaufort, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$92,893 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3373 each year if all 1018 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 Beaufort, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

308 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3373 each year if all 1018 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 VIC, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 3373 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

4,318 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3373 each year if all 1018 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 VIC, 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

2,570,450 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3373 each year if all 1018 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 VIC, 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

Beaufort and the postcode of 3373 has a total 1018 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Beaufort 1000 are houses, 14 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 3 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 26% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 52%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 21%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 1% 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 80% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 3373, 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 Beaufort

Beaufort VIC 3373 is a charming town located in Victoria, Australia. Known for its pleasant climate, Beaufort experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature in Beaufort is around 14 degrees Celsius.

During the summer months of December to February, Beaufort sees average maximum temperatures ranging from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. The hottest month in Beaufort is typically January, with temperatures often reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius. With such warm temperatures, it is essential for residents to have reliable cooling systems in place to stay comfortable.

When it comes to cooling requirements in Beaufort, split system air-conditioning units are an ideal choice. Split systems provide efficient cooling by circulating cool air throughout the space, ensuring a comfortable environment even on the hottest days. Additionally, split systems offer the advantage of being energy-efficient, which is crucial for reducing electricity bills. To further enhance the sustainability of cooling systems, residents can consider using solar power to power their units, reducing their carbon footprint and saving on energy costs.

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