Solar Power Profile - Back Creek, NSW 2729
More than 424 homes in postcode 2729 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Back Creek, The Grove, Adelong, Bangadang, Black Creek, Califat, Cooleys Creek, Darlow, Ellerslie, Grahamstown, Mount Adrah, Mount Horeb, Mundarlo, Sandy Gully, Sharps Creek, Tumblong, Westwood, Wondalga and Yaven Creek.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,590 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 11,533 kWh per day, or 4,210 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $736,670.375 per year.
Back Creek and 2729 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 3,073.3 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 25,610,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2729
450th
State Wide
1546th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Back Creek
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Daily Avg Sunshine in Back Creek
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Back Creek: Tenterfield (aberfeldie) - approx. 5.2 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Back Creek
DES Mullins Electrical
530 Kooringal Road, 2650Professional repair, maintenance & installation services.
Community Solar Statistics - Back Creek, 2729
Back Creek Demographics
Back Creek and the postcode of 2729 has a total population of 1509 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 703 households in Back Creek, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1345 per week per household.
About 68% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Back Creek is $1240/month. By installing solar power in Back Creek, the average household could save 11.59% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $99600 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 2.47% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Back Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Back Creek
ADELONG NSW 2729 is a picturesque town located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and is situated on the banks of the Adelong Creek. Adelong is a popular tourist destination due to its rich gold rush history and the many historic buildings that still stand today. Visitors can take a stroll along the main street and admire the beautiful heritage architecture or take a dip in the Adelong Creek.
Adelong enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The town experiences an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Adelong can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. Potential shading issues can be mitigated by careful placement of solar panels.
Installing solar energy in Adelong can provide many benefits, including reduced energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change. By choosing solar power, residents and businesses in Adelong can contribute to a more sustainable future for the town and the planet.