Solar Power Profile - Austral, NSW 2179
More than 3437 homes in postcode 2179 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Austral and Leppington.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 28,933 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 111,627 kWh per day, or 40,744 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,044 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $7,130,174.625 per year.
Austral and 2179 are also doing their bit for the planet too because this amount of solar power has reduced the yearly carbon footprint for the area by 29,743.12 tonnes. To put this into perspective, that's the equivalent amount of yearly carbon dioxide captured and sequestered by 324,114 trees, or it's equivalent to 247,859,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2179
52nd
State Wide
175th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Austral
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Austral: Rossmore (south Creek) - approx. 1.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Austral, 2179
Austral Demographics
Austral and the postcode of 2179 has a total population of 15467 people, with a median age of 32 years. There are 5176 households in Austral, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.2 with a median income of 2224 per week per household.
About 66% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Austral is $2600/month. By installing solar power in Austral, the average household could save 6.55% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $56298 saving over the lifetime of their loan, assuming they put the electricity savings toward their home loan, a $500,000 loan, with a 4% interest rate over 30 years. Electricy cost savings from an average solar system is approximately 1.77% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Austral is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Austral
Austral is a suburb located in the south-west of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is situated 42 kilometers away from the central business district of Sydney. The suburb has a population of around 4,000 people and is known for its peaceful and friendly community.
One of the main attractions of Austral is the Western Sydney Parklands, which is a vast recreational area that covers over 5,000 hectares of land. The parklands offer various activities such as cycling, walking, and picnicking. Another popular attraction is the Austral shops, which provide residents with access to various amenities and services.
Austral is an ideal location for solar power due to its sunny weather and high levels of solar radiation. The suburb experiences an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent location for solar panel installation. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help residents save money on their energy bills while reducing their carbon footprint. By installing solar panels, residents can also take advantage of government incentives and rebates, making it an affordable and sustainable option for powering their homes.