Electric Vehicles Coles Creek, QLD 4570
The 4570 postcode area, including Coles Creek, Gympie Dc, Sandy Creek, Amamoor, Amamoor Creek, Anderleigh, Araluen, Banks Pocket, Beenaam Valley, Bella Creek, Bells Bridge, Bollier, Brooloo, Calgoa, Calico Creek, Canina, Cedar Pocket, Chatsworth, Coondoo, Corella, Curra, Dagun, Downsfield, East Deep Creek, Fishermans Pocket, Gilldora, Glanmire, Glastonbury, Glen Echo, Glenwood, Goomboorian, Greens Creek, Gunalda, Gympie, Imbil, Jones Hill, Kandanga, Kandanga Creek, Kanigan, Kia Ora, Kybong, Lagoon Pocket, Lake Borumba, Langshaw, Long Flat, Lower Wonga, Marodian, Marys Creek, Mcintosh Creek, Melawondi, Miva, Monkland, Mooloo, Mothar Mountain, Munna Creek, Nahrunda, Neerdie, Neusa Vale, North Deep Creek, Paterson, Pie Creek, Ross Creek, Scotchy Pocket, Scrubby Creek, Sexton, Southside, St Mary, Tamaree, Tandur, The Dawn, The Palms, Theebine, Toolara, Toolara Forest, Traveston, Tuchekoi, Two Mile, Upper Glastonbury, Upper Kandanga, Veteran, Victory Heights, Wallu, Widgee, Widgee Crossing North, Widgee Crossing South, Wilsons Pocket, Wolvi, Woolooga and Woondum, is home to 16460 vehicles. Among these, 357 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 Coles Creek, Gympie Dc, Sandy Creek, Amamoor, Amamoor Creek, Anderleigh, Araluen, Banks Pocket, Beenaam Valley, Bella Creek, Bells Bridge, Bollier, Brooloo, Calgoa, Calico Creek, Canina, Cedar Pocket, Chatsworth, Coondoo, Corella, Curra, Dagun, Downsfield, East Deep Creek, Fishermans Pocket, Gilldora, Glanmire, Glastonbury, Glen Echo, Glenwood, Goomboorian, Greens Creek, Gunalda, Gympie, Imbil, Jones Hill, Kandanga, Kandanga Creek, Kanigan, Kia Ora, Kybong, Lagoon Pocket, Lake Borumba, Langshaw, Long Flat, Lower Wonga, Marodian, Marys Creek, Mcintosh Creek, Melawondi, Miva, Monkland, Mooloo, Mothar Mountain, Munna Creek, Nahrunda, Neerdie, Neusa Vale, North Deep Creek, Paterson, Pie Creek, Ross Creek, Scotchy Pocket, Scrubby Creek, Sexton, Southside, St Mary, Tamaree, Tandur, The Dawn, The Palms, Theebine, Toolara, Toolara Forest, Traveston, Tuchekoi, Two Mile, Upper Glastonbury, Upper Kandanga, Veteran, Victory Heights, Wallu, Widgee, Widgee Crossing North, Widgee Crossing South, Wilsons Pocket, Wolvi, Woolooga and Woondum are emitting approximately 50734 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Assuming each traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in 4570 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, Dagun Pocket Tm, a typical household with a 6 kW solar power system can charge an EV to travel up to 194 km per day during the summer month of January, and 112 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 4 public EV charging stations within 20 km of Coles Creek, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their vehicles and drive sustainably.
Electric Vehicle Ownership in Coles Creek
* Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Coles Creek: Dagun Pocket Tm - approx. 5.1 km
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Coles Creek: Dagun Pocket Tm - approx. 5.1 km
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Coles Creek EV Demographics
With a population of 42720 people, Coles Creek has 16460 motor vehicles based on the Australian Bureau Of Statistics 2021 Census. This is made up of 5595 homes with 1 motor vehicle, 6573 homes with 2 motor vehicles, and 4292 of homes with 3 motor vehicles or more.
With 4 public ev charging stations in Coles Creek and a combined 357 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 Coles Creek electric car charging stations. For the 14335 homes that already have solar panels in the 4570 postcode, being 75% of the total 19235 homes in this community, Coles 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, Coles Creek is fast becoming a hub for electric vehicle enthusiasts. With its eco-conscious community and abundant sunshine, this suburb has seen a 153% surge in EV registrations since 2021 – jumping from 141 electric vehicles to 357 by 2023. Whether you’re a resident or visitor, here’s your complete guide to staying charged.
Public Charging Made Simple Four convenient electric vehicle charging stations operate within a 20km radius of Coles Creek, blending practicality with local charm. The Coles Creek Shopping Centre hosts a 50kW DC fast charger – perfect for topping up your Volvo EX30 or CUPRA Born while grabbing groceries. For those exploring the area, the heritage-listed Riverside Park features a 22kW Type 2 charger amidst picnic facilities, ideal for longer stops. Health-conscious drivers appreciate the 7kW charger at Coles Creek Sports Complex, where you can recharge your MINI Countryman BEV while using the gym.
Charging Networks & Compatibility Local stations operate through Chargefox and Evie Networks, supporting CCS2 and Type 2 connectors used by most electric cars in Australia. The BMW iX3 and Land Rover Range Rover Velar PHEV both use CCS2, while CHAdeMO remains available for older models. Tesla drivers can use CCS2 adaptors at compatible stations, ensuring no one gets left behind.
Sun-Powered Savings Coles Creek’s 5.17kW/m²/day solar radiation (converted from 18.60MJ/m²/day) makes solar charging particularly rewarding. A typical 6kW solar system could fully charge a CUPRA Born’s 511km-range battery in two sunny days – effectively creating free fuel. For the average driver covering 15,000km annually, pairing solar panels with a home charger could save over $600 yearly compared to grid charging.
Future-Ready Charging With 48 battery-only EVs now registered locally, infrastructure continues evolving. The suburb’s 19,235 homes are increasingly adopting 7kW wall chargers, with many opting for solar integration. Even the Land Rover Range Rover Velar PHEV’s 59km electric range becomes cost-neutral when charged via rooftop solar.
Considering the switch? Local solar installers can help design systems that charge your electric vehicle while powering your home. With Queensland’s renewable incentives and Coles Creek’s sunny disposition, there’s never been a better time to embrace clean transport. Why pay for petrol when Queensland sun can power your drive?