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1042 George Downes Drive Kulnura NSW 2250

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BASIX certificate and NatHERS rating

This home has a NatHERS rating of 7.1 stars out of 10. Its BASIX certificate commits it to 3.33 kW of solar panels and a 2,000 litre rainwater tank. Its NatHERS certificate lists insulation in the external walls, ceiling and floor. It beat its BASIX energy and water targets, scoring 100 against 70 for energy and 41 against 40 for water.

Key features

Windows
27 windows and glazed doors: Series EC35 Awning window DG 4-12-4; SIG Sliding Door (100mm) DG DG 5mmClr_8Ar_5mmClr; Comet Stacker Door DG DG DG DG 001_AGG CLASSIC Clr 4_10_4 and 3 more types
Wall insulation
R2.2
Roof and ceiling insulation
Ceiling R6.0, R3.0, R7.3, roof Cont:Attic-Continuous 1.3, light colour
Hot water
Electric heat pump with a performance of 15 to 20 STCs or better
Air conditioning and heating
1-phase airconditioning, ducted (living area and bedroom)

BASIX certificate

Energy score
100 (target 70)
Water score
41 (target 40)
Materials score
-100
Heating load
37 MJ/m² a year
Cooling load
13 MJ/m² a year
Bedrooms
5
Conditioned floor area
313.1 m²
Unconditioned floor area
18.5 m²
Site area
72,500 m²
Roof area
506 m²
Garden area
500 m²
Climate zone
NatHERS climate zone 15
Hot water
Electric heat pump with a performance of 15 to 20 STCs or better
Solar panels
3.33 kW
Rainwater tank
2,000 litres
Fixtures
Showerheads 3 star, toilets 4 star, kitchen taps 4 star, basin taps 5 star
LED lighting
Yes
Cooktop
Induction
Clothes line
Yes
Maximum glazing
aluminium frames 82.4 m², single glazing 1.7 m², double glazing 80.8 m²

Heating

  • Living area: 1-phase airconditioning - ducted; Energy rating: EER 3.5 - 4.0
  • Bedroom: 1-phase airconditioning - ducted; Energy rating: EER 3.5 - 4.0

Cooling

  • Living area: 1-phase airconditioning - ducted; Energy rating: EER 3.0 - 3.5
  • Bedroom: 1-phase airconditioning - ducted; Energy rating: EER 3.0 - 3.5

Construction and insulation

  • Floor: concrete slab on ground, waffle pod slab (no added insulation)
  • Garage floor: concrete slab on ground, waffle pod slab (no added insulation)
  • External wall: brick veneer; frame: light steel frame (fibreglass batts or roll)
  • External wall: framed (solid or reconstituted timber weatherboard); frame: light steel frame (fibreglass batts or roll)
  • External garage wall: brick veneer; frame: light steel frame (no added insulation)
  • External garage wall: cavity brick; frame: no frame (no added insulation)
  • Internal wall: plasterboard; frame: light steel frame (fibreglass batts or roll)
  • Internal wall: plasterboard; frame: light steel frame (no added insulation)
  • Ceiling and roof: flat ceiling / pitched roof, framed - metal roof, light steel frame (ceiling: fibreglass batts or roll; roof: foil backed blanket.)

Certificate 1860773S, issued 13 August 2026, from the council's DA documents.

NatHERS certificate

Star rating
7.1 stars
Rated with
FirstRate5: 5.5.5a (3.22)
Rated on
13 Aug 2026
Wall insulation
R2.2
Ceiling insulation
R6.0, R3.0, R7.3
Floor insulation
R2.2, R2.0
Living room glazing by direction
E 1.5 m², S 29.1 m²
All glazing by direction
N 22.1 m², E 9.4 m², S 47.9 m², W 3.1 m²

Roof

  • Cont:Attic-Continuous 1.3, light colour
  • Framed:Flat - Flat Framed (Metal Deck) 0.0, light colour

Window types

  • THC-028-01 A Series EC35 Awning window DG 4-12-4: U-value 3.83, SHGC 0.55
  • BRD-035-41 A SIG Sliding Door (100mm) DG DG 5mmClr_8Ar_5mmClr: U-value 3.67, SHGC 0.62
  • CPT-014-18 A Comet Stacker Door DG DG DG DG 001_AGG CLASSIC Clr 4_10_4: U-value 3.83, SHGC 0.63
  • BRD-125-35 A ESS Fixed Window External 52 Comm DG 4mmClr_12Ar_4mmClr: U-value 3.15, SHGC 0.67
  • BRD-154-22 A Essential Sliding Window 67 DG 5mmClr_8Ar_5mmClr: U-value 3.92, SHGC 0.59
  • CAP-047-13 A Capral 200 Hinged Door SG 11.4SSClr: U-value 5.9, SHGC 0.54

Window schedule

  • Bedroom 1/Retreat, window THC-028-01 A: 1,800 × 2,170 mm facing S
  • Bedroom 1/Retreat, window THC-028-01 A: 1,800 × 2,170 mm facing E
  • Bedroom 1/Retreat, window THC-028-01 A: 1,800 × 2,170 mm facing E
  • Bedroom 1/Retreat, window THC-028-01 A: 1,800 × 2,170 mm facing N
  • Bedroom 2, window THC-028-01 A: 1,800 × 1,570 mm facing N
  • Bedroom 3, window THC-028-01 A: 1,800 × 1,570 mm facing N
  • Bedroom 4/Guest, window BRD-035-41 A: 2,400 × 2,688 mm facing S
  • WIR, window THC-028-01 A: 1,800 × 1,570 mm facing N
  • Ensuite, window THC-028-01 A: 1,200 × 1,570 mm facing S
  • Bathroom, window THC-028-01 A: 1,200 × 1,570 mm facing N
  • Home Theatre, window THC-028-01 A: 1,800 × 2,170 mm facing N
  • Home Office, window THC-028-01 A: 1,800 × 2,170 mm facing N
  • Guest Bed 2, window THC-028-01 A: 1,800 × 2,170 mm facing S
  • Butler's Pantry, window THC-028-01 A: 1,800 × 850 mm facing S
  • WC 3, window THC-028-01 A: 850 × 450 mm facing W
  • WC 3, window THC-028-01 A: 1,800 × 610 mm facing S
  • Living/Dining/Kitchen, window CPT-014-18 A: 2,400 × 2,688 mm facing S
  • Living/Dining/Kitchen, window BRD-125-35 A: 757 × 2,688 mm facing S
  • Living/Dining/Kitchen, window BRD-035-41 A: 2,400 × 1,344 mm facing S
  • Living/Dining/Kitchen, window BRD-125-35 A: 1,836 × 1,542 mm facing S
  • Living/Dining/Kitchen, window CPT-014-18 A: 2,400 × 2,688 mm facing S
  • Living/Dining/Kitchen, window BRD-125-35 A: 757 × 2,688 mm facing S
  • Living/Dining/Kitchen, window BRD-035-41 A: 2,400 × 1,344 mm facing S
  • Living/Dining/Kitchen, window BRD-125-35 A: 1,836 × 1,542 mm facing S
  • Living/Dining/Kitchen, window THC-028-01 A: 1,800 × 850 mm facing E
  • Garage, window BRD-154-22 A: 600 × 1,810 mm facing W
  • Garage, window CAP-047-13 A: 2,040 × 820 mm facing W

Certificate 583G2Y7VC8, issued 13 August 2026, from the council's DA documents. Verify this certificate

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