Electric Vehicles Bunburra, QLD 4310
The 4310 postcode area, including Bunburra, Lake Moogerah, Maroon Dam, Allandale, Anthony, Blantyre, Boonah, Bunjurgen, Burnett Creek, Cannon Creek, Carneys Creek, Coochin, Coulson, Croftby, Dugandan, Frenches Creek, Hoya, Kents Pocket, Maroon, Milbong, Milford, Mount Alford, Mount French, Roadvale, Templin, Wallaces Creek, Woolooman and Wyaralong, is home to 2190 vehicles. Among these, 50 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 Bunburra, Lake Moogerah, Maroon Dam, Allandale, Anthony, Blantyre, Boonah, Bunjurgen, Burnett Creek, Cannon Creek, Carneys Creek, Coochin, Coulson, Croftby, Dugandan, Frenches Creek, Hoya, Kents Pocket, Maroon, Milbong, Milford, Mount Alford, Mount French, Roadvale, Templin, Wallaces Creek, Woolooman and Wyaralong are emitting approximately 6616 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4310 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, Boonah 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 106 km per day in July, with an annual average of 159 km per day.
To facilitate this transition to electric cars and hybrid vehicles, there are around 1 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Bunburra, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Bunburra
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bunburra: Boonah Tm - approx. 5.5 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bunburra: Boonah Tm - approx. 5.5 km
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Bunburra EV Demographics
With a population of 5509 people, Bunburra has 2190 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 676 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 882 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 632 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 1 public ev charging stations in Bunburra and a combined 50 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 Bunburra electric car charging stations. For the 1809 homes that already have solar panels in the 4310 postcode, being 70% of the total 2597 homes in this community, Bunburra 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
Bunburra’s quiet streets are humming with a new kind of energy – literally. This sunny Queensland suburb, home to 5,500 eco-minded residents, has seen electric vehicle registrations jump from just 25 in 2021 to 50 in 2023, a 100% surge in two years. With its abundant sunshine (averaging 5.17 kW/m²/day of solar radiation) and growing network of charging options, Bunburra is becoming a haven for EV enthusiasts.
For those needing a top-up while out and about, the single public electric vehicle charging station within a 20km radius serves as a convenient pitstop. Located at the Bunburra Community Hub, this CCS2-compatible charger offers 50kW rapid charging – perfect for local drivers popping into the library or visitors exploring the nearby heritage trail. While options are limited compared to major cities, its strategic placement near essential services makes it practical for quick charges during errands or day trips.
Most charging happens closer to home here. The suburb’s popular EV models like the Mercedes-Benz EQB (564km range) and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV (55km electric range) pair perfectly with Type 2 home chargers, the standard for Australian EVs. For longer journeys, Bunburra sits within range of Chargefox and Evie Networks stations in neighbouring regions, all using the CCS2 connectors favoured by modern European and Asian models.
Where Bunburra truly shines is solar-powered charging. With enough daily sunlight to generate 22-24kWh from a typical 5kW system – enough to fully charge a MINI Hatch BEV twice over – residents are turning rooftops into personal fuel stations. Local EV owner Sarah Mitchell shares: ‘Our solar panels completely cover our Mitsubishi PHEV’s charging needs. We’ve slashed our transport energy costs by 75% compared to petrol.’
Considering the jump to electric? Start by exploring home charging solutions. A 7kW wallbox paired with solar can charge a Volvo XC90 PHEV’s 77km battery in 4-5 sunny hours. With Queensland’s solar rebates and Bunburra’s climate, most households break even on installation costs within 3-4 years. Ready to harness the sun? We’ll connect you with accredited local installers for a tailored home charging setup that works with your lifestyle and EV model.