Electric Vehicles Boolburra, QLD 4702
The 4702 postcode area, including Boolburra, Anakie Siding, Arcturus, Bogantungan, Carnarvon Park, Central Queensland Mc, Cheeseborough, Comet, Dundula Creek, Gordonstone, Humboldt, Rannes, Rewan, Sapphire Central, Togara, Withersfield, Yalleroi, Alberta, Alsace, Alton Downs, Anakie, Argoon, Balcomba, Banana, Baralaba, Barnard, Bingegang, Blackdown, Bluff, Bouldercombe, Bushley, Canal Creek, Canoona, Cawarral, Consuelo, Coomoo, Coorooman, Coorumbene, Coowonga, Dalma, Dingo, Dixalea, Dululu, Dumpy Creek, Etna Creek, Fernlees, Gainsford, Garnant, Gemfields, Gindie, Glenroy, Gogango, Goomally, Goovigen, Goowarra, Gracemere, Jambin, Jardine, Jellinbah, Joskeleigh, Kabra, Kalapa, Keppel Sands, Kokotungo, Kunwarara, Lowesby, Mackenzie, Marmor, Midgee, Milman, Mimosa, Moonmera, Morinish, Morinish South, Mount Chalmers, Nine Mile, Parkhurst, Pheasant Creek, Pink Lily, Plum Tree, Ridgelands, Rolleston, Rossmoya, Rubyvale, Sapphire, Shoalwater, Smoky Creek, South Yaamba, Stanage, Stanwell, Stewarton, Tarramba, The Caves, The Gemfields, Thompson Point, Tungamull, Ulogie, Wallaroo, Westwood, Willows, Willows Gemfields, Woolein, Wooroona, Wowan, Wycarbah and Yaraka, is home to 9423 vehicles. Among these, 206 are electric cars, which include battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), hybrid vehicles, and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). This means that2% of the region’s vehicles are now electric, highlighting a growing shift towards sustainable transportation.
Assuming each vehile travels an average of 10,000km per year, the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles in Boolburra, Anakie Siding, Arcturus, Bogantungan, Carnarvon Park, Central Queensland Mc, Cheeseborough, Comet, Dundula Creek, Gordonstone, Humboldt, Rannes, Rewan, Sapphire Central, Togara, Withersfield, Yalleroi, Alberta, Alsace, Alton Downs, Anakie, Argoon, Balcomba, Banana, Baralaba, Barnard, Bingegang, Blackdown, Bluff, Bouldercombe, Bushley, Canal Creek, Canoona, Cawarral, Consuelo, Coomoo, Coorooman, Coorumbene, Coowonga, Dalma, Dingo, Dixalea, Dululu, Dumpy Creek, Etna Creek, Fernlees, Gainsford, Garnant, Gemfields, Gindie, Glenroy, Gogango, Goomally, Goovigen, Goowarra, Gracemere, Jambin, Jardine, Jellinbah, Joskeleigh, Kabra, Kalapa, Keppel Sands, Kokotungo, Kunwarara, Lowesby, Mackenzie, Marmor, Midgee, Milman, Mimosa, Moonmera, Morinish, Morinish South, Mount Chalmers, Nine Mile, Parkhurst, Pheasant Creek, Pink Lily, Plum Tree, Ridgelands, Rolleston, Rossmoya, Rubyvale, Sapphire, Shoalwater, Smoky Creek, South Yaamba, Stanage, Stanwell, Stewarton, Tarramba, The Caves, The Gemfields, Thompson Point, Tungamull, Ulogie, Wallaroo, Westwood, Willows, Willows Gemfields, Woolein, Wooroona, Wowan, Wycarbah and Yaraka are emitting approximately 30545 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4702 travels around 10,000 km per year, total emissions from these vehicles amount to approximately NaN tonnes of CO2 annually. Collectively, electric vehicles (EVs) can be charged using solar energy. Based on sunshine data from the nearest weather station, Boolburra Tm, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 200 km per day during the summer month of January, and 124 km per day in July, with an annual average of 171 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 0 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Boolburra, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
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* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Boolburra: Boolburra Tm - approx. 3.4 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Boolburra: Boolburra Tm - approx. 3.4 km
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Boolburra EV Demographics
With a population of 25902 people, Boolburra has 9423 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 2673 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 3842 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 2908 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Boolburra and a combined 206 registered vehicles that are either battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), hybrid vehicles, there’s a growing interest in electric cars and Boolburra electric car charging stations. For the 6050 homes that already have solar panels in the 4702 postcode, being 52% of the total 11695 homes in this community, Boolburra EV owners who combine home solar panels with an EV charger with benefit financially whilst also reducing their environmental impact.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Nestled in sunny Queensland, Boolburra is embracing the electric vehicle (EV) revolution with open arms. The suburb’s eco-conscious community, blessed with over 5.58 kW/m²/day of solar irradiation (converted from 20.10 MJ/m²/day), is perfectly positioned to lead the charge towards sustainable transport. Local registration data tells a compelling story: EV ownership surged by 121% between 2021 and 2023, jumping from 93 plug-in vehicles to 206. With models like the MG MG4 and Volvo C40 gaining popularity, it’s clear Boolburra residents are shifting gears towards cleaner mobility.
While Boolburra itself currently lacks public EV charging stations, drivers aren’t left stranded. Most locals rely on home charging solutions, particularly those paired with solar power. For longer journeys, regional hubs within an hour’s drive offer access to major networks like Chargefox and Tesla Superchargers. These stations typically feature CCS2 and Type 2 connectors, compatible with popular models such as the Genesis GV70 BEV (350kW ultra-fast charging) and MINI Hatch BEV.
The real power play in Boolburra lies under the Queensland sun. With solar potential ranking among Australia’s highest, homeowners can charge EVs like the BMW X3 PHEV or MG4 for pennies. For perspective: a typical 6kW solar system generates enough daily energy to power an MG4 for 110km – more than most weekly commutes. Over a year, this could save $800+ in fuel costs while reducing grid dependence.
Local EV owners are optimising this synergy. Take the Volvo C40 as an example: its 17.5kWh/100km consumption translates to just $0.04/km using solar energy, compared to $0.14/km for petrol equivalents. With battery-only EVs like the MG4 now representing 9% of Boolburra’s electric fleet, solar-charged driving is becoming the norm rather than the exception.
For those considering the switch, now is the ideal time to future-proof your home. Pairing a 7kW home charger with solar panels creates a self-sustaining energy ecosystem – especially valuable given Boolburra’s lack of immediate public charging infrastructure. Local solar installers can design systems that offset both household and EV energy needs, turning your garage into a personal charging station powered by Queensland sunshine.
Ready to harness Boolburra’s solar potential for your EV? Our network of accredited installers can help you create a tailored home charging solution. With energy prices rising and EV adoption accelerating, there’s never been a better time to charge ahead with clean, solar-powered driving.