Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Papulankutja, WA 0872

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Papulankutja, WA 0872

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Papulankutja, located in postcode 0872. Using the nearest weather station data from GILES METEOROLOGICAL OFFICE at an elevation of 598 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1956 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Papulankutja experiences summers that have reached up to 46.8 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -2.5 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 29.5 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 2 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 38% at 9am and 21% 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, Papulankutja experiences wind speeds of up to 17.5 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 Papulankutja

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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 Papulankutja
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Papulankutja: Giles Meteorological Office - approx. 12 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 - Papulankutja, 0872

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

34°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Papulankutja uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Giles Meteorological Office), which is at an elevation of 598 metres above sea level and started operating in 1956 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Papulankutja’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

185 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Papulankutja uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Giles Meteorological Office), which is at an elevation of 598 metres above sea level and started operating in 1956 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 Papulankutja will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

23%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Papulankutja uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Giles Meteorological Office), which is at an elevation of 598 metres above sea level and started operating in 1956 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Papulankutja’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

3,228

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 0872 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 0872 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

$1,278 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 1277.5 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 0872, 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 Papulankutja, 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

5,110 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 5110kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 0872, 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 Papulankutja, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

45,192 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 0872 each day if all 3228 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 Papulankutja, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$11,298 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3228 each day if all Papulankutja 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 Papulankutja, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$4,123,770 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 0872 each year if all 3228 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 Papulankutja, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

11,547 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 0872 each year if all 3228 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 WA, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 0872 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

161,652 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 0872 each year if all 3228 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 WA, 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

96,220,224 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 0872 each year if all 3228 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 WA, 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

Papulankutja and the postcode of 0872 has a total 3228 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Papulankutja 2582 are houses, 332 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 126 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 14% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 46%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 36%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 4% 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 4 number of people per household and with 5% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 0872, 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 Papulankutja

Papulankutja, located in Western Australia, experiences a desert climate with scorching summers. The average maximum temperatures range from 25°C to 35°C, with December and January being the hottest months. With such extreme heat, reliable cooling systems like split system air conditioners are essential for comfort. Local aircon businesses in PAPULANKUTJA offer expert HVAC services, including installation of energy-efficient split systems. Residents can also consider harnessing solar power to run their air conditioning units, reducing both costs and environmental impact.

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