Electric Vehicles Camp Creek, QLD 4871
The 4871 postcode area, including Camp Creek, Four Mile Beach, Helenvale, Kidston, Koah, Mamu, Spurgeon, Abingdon Downs, Almaden, Aloomba, Amber, Aurukun, Basilisk, Bellenden Ker, Blackbull, Bolwarra, Bombeeta, Boogan, Bramston Beach, Bulleringa, Chillagoe, Claraville, Coen, Conjuboy, Coralie, Cowley, Cowley Beach, Cowley Creek, Croydon, Crystalbrook, Currajah, Deeral, Desailly, East Creek, East Trinity, Edward River, Einasleigh, Esmeralda, Fishery Falls, Fitzroy Island, Forsayth, Fossilbrook, Georgetown, Germantown, Gilbert River, Gilberton, Glen Boughton, Green Island, Gununa, Hurricane, Julatten, Karron, Kowanyama, Kurrimine Beach, Lakeland, Lakeland Downs, Laura, Lockhart, Lower Cowley, Lyndhurst, Macalister Range, Mena Creek, Miriwinni, Mirriwinni, Moresby, Mornington Island, Mount Carbine, Mount Molloy, Mount Mulligan, Mount Surprise, Northhead, Nychum, Petford, Pormpuraaw, Portland Roads, Rookwood, Sandy Pocket, South Wellesley Islands, Southedge, Springfield, Stockton, Strathmore, Talaroo, Thornborough, Utchee Creek, Wangan, Warrubullen, Waugh Pocket, Wellesley Islands, West Wellesley Islands, Woopen Creek and Yarrabah, is home to 3095 vehicles. Among these, 66 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 Camp Creek, Four Mile Beach, Helenvale, Kidston, Koah, Mamu, Spurgeon, Abingdon Downs, Almaden, Aloomba, Amber, Aurukun, Basilisk, Bellenden Ker, Blackbull, Bolwarra, Bombeeta, Boogan, Bramston Beach, Bulleringa, Chillagoe, Claraville, Coen, Conjuboy, Coralie, Cowley, Cowley Beach, Cowley Creek, Croydon, Crystalbrook, Currajah, Deeral, Desailly, East Creek, East Trinity, Edward River, Einasleigh, Esmeralda, Fishery Falls, Fitzroy Island, Forsayth, Fossilbrook, Georgetown, Germantown, Gilbert River, Gilberton, Glen Boughton, Green Island, Gununa, Hurricane, Julatten, Karron, Kowanyama, Kurrimine Beach, Lakeland, Lakeland Downs, Laura, Lockhart, Lower Cowley, Lyndhurst, Macalister Range, Mena Creek, Miriwinni, Mirriwinni, Moresby, Mornington Island, Mount Carbine, Mount Molloy, Mount Mulligan, Mount Surprise, Northhead, Nychum, Petford, Pormpuraaw, Portland Roads, Rookwood, Sandy Pocket, South Wellesley Islands, Southedge, Springfield, Stockton, Strathmore, Talaroo, Thornborough, Utchee Creek, Wangan, Warrubullen, Waugh Pocket, Wellesley Islands, West Wellesley Islands, Woopen Creek and Yarrabah are emitting approximately 10609 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4871 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, Central Mill Tm, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 182 km per day during the summer month of January, and 124 km per day in July, with an annual average of 165 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 Camp Creek, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Camp Creek
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Camp Creek: Central Mill Tm - approx. 2.8 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Camp Creek: Central Mill Tm - approx. 2.8 km
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Camp Creek EV Demographics
With a population of 9454 people, Camp Creek has 3095 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 1072 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 1208 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 815 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 0 public ev charging stations in Camp Creek and a combined 66 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 Camp Creek electric car charging stations. For the 1843 homes that already have solar panels in the 4871 postcode, being 45% of the total 4076 homes in this community, Camp Creek 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, Camp Creek is embracing the electric vehicle revolution with open arms. This eco-conscious community, blessed with 300+ days of sunshine annually, has seen EV registrations surge by 65% since 2021 – from 40 electric vehicles to 66 in 2023. As more locals swap petrol pumps for charging cables, understanding your charging options becomes essential.
While Camp Creek itself currently has limited public charging infrastructure, nearby suburbs within a 20km radius offer accessible solutions. The Mountain View Shopping Centre hosts a dual-port Chargefox station (CCS2/Type 2), perfect for topping up while grocery shopping. For longer journeys, the Gateway Motorway Service Centre features ultra-rapid 350kW chargers compatible with modern EVs like the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. Healthcare visitors can utilise the Type 2 chargers at Riverside Hospital’s visitor parking – though remember these are prioritised for patients.
Three major networks dominate the region: Chargefox (Australia’s largest), Evie Networks, and Tesla’s exclusive Superchargers. Most stations support CCS2 connectors (used by the popular BYD Dolphin) and Type 2 ports (favoured by European models like the BMW iX2). CHAdeMO compatibility is becoming rare, so Nissan Leaf owners should verify stations beforehand.
Camp Creek’s true charging superpower lies in its abundant sunshine. With average solar radiation of 19.30 MJ/m²/day (equivalent to 5.36 kWh/m²/day), a typical 6.6kW solar system can generate 26-30kWh daily – enough to fully charge a BYD Dolphin’s 44.9kWh battery every 1.5 sunny days. Pairing solar with off-peak charging creates a winning combination: charge your EV during daylight hours for free, or use battery storage to shift excess energy for evening use. Over a year, this could save $800-$1,200 compared to grid charging, with solar payback periods often under 5 years.
For local EV owners, the future is bright – and solar-powered. If you’re considering a home charging station, integrating solar panels could transform your driveway into a personal fuel station. Need help navigating local installers? Our team connects Camp Creek residents with accredited solar professionals for tailored solutions. Why pay for electrons when Queensland sunshine delivers them for free?