Solar Power Profile - Bournda, NSW 2548
More than 1569 homes in postcode 2548 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bournda, Berrambool, Merimbula, Mirador, Tura Beach and Yellow Pinch.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 7,920 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 28,672 kWh per day, or 10,465 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,149.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,831,424 per year.
Bournda and 2548 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 7,639.45 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 63,662,083 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2548
241st
State Wide
863rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Bournda
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bournda: Tura Beach (james Cook Court) - approx. 3.9 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Bournda, 2548
Bournda Demographics
Bournda and the postcode of 2548 has a total population of 7625 people, with a median age of 55 years. There are 4577 households in Bournda, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 1228 per week per household.
About 58% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Bournda is $1625/month. By installing solar power in Bournda, the average household could save 5.9% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $50668 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 1.8% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Bournda is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Bournda
BERRAMBOOL is a small town located in the Sapphire Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated on the banks of the Bega River and is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The town is known for its relaxed and friendly atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.
One of the main attractions of BERRAMBOOL is its proximity to the South East Forests National Park, which is home to a range of native wildlife and offers visitors the chance to explore the area's natural beauty. Other popular attractions in the area include the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre and the Bega Valley Regional Gallery.
BERRAMBOOL is an ideal location for solar power installations due to its high levels of sunshine and minimal shading issues. The town enjoys an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent location for solar power generation. Solar installers in the area can advise on the optimal solar panel angle and orientation for maximum solar yields, ensuring that homeowners and businesses in BERRAMBOOL can benefit from renewable energy and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.