Air Conditioning Installation Aura
Just moved into a new Aura home in Baringa, Nirimba or Banya? We travel up from our Mango Hill base to add split systems to new builds, from single bedrooms to whole-home multi-head setups.
Reviewed by Lee Gundenswager (Lead Electrician, Connex Lic #92217) and Darren Standring (Owner). Last updated 2026-10-28.
Air conditioning for new homes across Aura
Aura is still being built, and most of the homes we see here are new, which changes how an install is planned.
Aura is Stockland's master-planned community in the Caloundra South Priority Development Area, marketed as the City of Colour. Rather than a single suburb, it spans new suburbs including Baringa, Nirimba and Banya across about 2,310 hectares. First land sales happened in 2016, Baringa was gazetted in 2017, and Nirimba and Banya followed in 2019. At full build-out it is planned to house around 50,000 people.
New homes come with modern switchboards, which usually makes adding air con circuits straightforward. The bigger questions are about layout. Two-storey homes mean upstairs bedrooms with longer pipe runs to a ground-level condenser, and narrow side setbacks can limit where outdoor units fit. Many owners also want a neat look that suits a brand-new facade, so pipe covers and careful placement matter.
About 700 hectares of Aura is conservation land and parkland, including wetlands along Aura Brook and the Bells Creek Conservation Area to the east. For homes backing onto green space, we think about condenser placement so it sits neatly and does not face directly at a neighbour.
Connex Electrical is based in Mango Hill. We do not have an office on the Sunshine Coast; we travel up to Aura to install and service air con, so booking ahead helps us group jobs in the area. Also see EV charger installation in Aura and Electrician Aura.
Check your estate guidelines first
Master-planned communities often have design guidelines that cover where external equipment can be seen from the street. Check your contract or covenant before choosing a condenser location.
Side or rear walls are usually the best bet, and we can talk through options at the assessment.
Upstairs bedrooms in two-storey homes
When the bedroom is upstairs and the condenser is on the ground, the pipe has to run down the outside wall in a cover or through the building. These are non-standard installs and are quoted after a free assessment.
Sometimes a wall-mounted bracket upstairs is an option, depending on access and safety.
Pre-wiring during construction
If your home is still being built, ask your builder whether air con circuits or conduit can be included. It can save time later. Once you have the keys, we can complete the install.
What we do for Aura homeowners
Air con designed around new-build layouts, from first room to whole house.
First room installs
Start with the main bedroom or living room. Supply and install a TCL 2.5 kW split from $1,650 incl. GST on a standard install.
Multi-head systems
One condenser serving several bedrooms, which helps on narrow lots. Quoted after a free assessment.
Ducted system quotes
For larger new homes we can assess and quote a ducted system after a site visit.
Solar-friendly sizing
Efficient inverter units that make the most of daytime solar if your home has panels.
More we can help with in Aura
- Installing builder-supplied or customer-supplied units
- Upstairs bedroom installs with pipe covers
- Neat condenser placement on narrow side setbacks
- Dedicated circuits and RCBOs
- Granny flat and studio air con
- Servicing once your system is running
Air con installation prices in Aura
The same clear starting prices we use across our service area, all including GST.
A single-storey back-to-back install in a new Aura home usually fits our standard price. Upstairs runs, multi-head systems and ducted systems are quoted after a free assessment, and additional costs may apply for non-standard installs.
Want to understand the cost drivers first? Read our breakdown of air conditioning installation costs.
| Common Aura AC jobs | Price (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Split system, installation only (back-to-back) | From $1,120 |
| TCL 2.5 kW split, supply and install | From $1,650 |
| Upstairs bedroom split | Free assessment |
| Multi-head or ducted system | Free assessment |
| New RCBO protected circuit | $180 to $400 |
Confirmed in writing before work starts. See all prices.
How an Aura install works
Send us your floor plan
A floor plan and a few photos help us suggest unit sizes and positions before we visit.
Site assessment
We check condenser locations, pipe routes and your switchboard, then quote in writing.
Book a date
We schedule your install into the earliest available appointment for the area.
Install and handover
We mount, pipe, wire and commission the system, then issue a certificate of compliance.
New home in Aura without air con?
Call us and we will plan an install that suits your floor plan and estate guidelines.
Why Aura homeowners book Connex
New-build experience
We regularly work on master-planned estate homes with two-storey layouts and narrow lots.
Licensed for refrigeration
ARC licence #AU42842 and ARCtick accredited.
Licensed electricians
QLD Electrical Contractor Licence #92217, working to AS/NZS 3000.
Worth the trip
We travel up from Mango Hill and group Sunshine Coast bookings to keep things efficient.
Clear pricing
Written quotes including GST and no callout fee on booked work.
Trusted since 2014
5.0 on Google and more than 5,000 customers served.
Aura air conditioning FAQs
Do you have an office in Aura or on the Sunshine Coast?
No. Connex Electrical is based in Mango Hill, and we travel up to Aura to service homes in Baringa, Nirimba, Banya and nearby. Booking ahead helps us schedule your job alongside others in the area.
Can I put the condenser at the front of my house?
It depends on your estate design guidelines, which often limit equipment visible from the street. Side and rear positions are usually preferred. Check your guidelines and we will work within them.
How much does it cost to air condition an upstairs bedroom?
Upstairs installs are quoted after a free assessment because the pipe run is longer and access is harder. Additional costs may apply compared with a standard back-to-back install. We give you a fixed written price before starting.
Is a multi-head or several separate splits better for a new home?
Separate splits mean one failure does not affect every room, and they are simpler to size. A multi-head saves outdoor space, which helps on narrow lots. We weigh it up based on your floor plan, and our split system sizing guide is a useful read first.
Can I run my air con off my solar panels?
An inverter split will use your solar output when it is running during the day, which can reduce what you buy from the grid. Pre-cooling the house in the afternoon while the sun is still out is a common approach. Once it is running, regular servicing keeps it efficient.
My builder installed a unit already. Can you add more rooms?
Yes. We can add splits to other rooms and check your switchboard has space for the extra circuits.
Do you also work in Caloundra West and Bells Creek?
Yes. We cover Caloundra West and the area around Aura on the same trips up from Mango Hill.
Nearby areas we service
On the southern Sunshine Coast we also install air con in Caloundra West.
Book air con for your Aura home
Call 0474 207 609 or send us your floor plan for a free quote. We will travel up from Mango Hill, plan the install around your home and confirm the price in writing.
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