Solar Power Profile - Brunswick Heads, NSW 2483
More than 3045 homes in postcode 2483 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Brunswick Heads, Billinudgel, Burringbar, Crabbes Creek, Middle Pocket, Mooball, New Brighton, Ocean Shores, Sleepy Hollow, South Golden Beach, The Pocket, Upper Burringbar, Wooyung and Yelgun.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 16,435 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 70,063 kWh per day, or 25,573 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,475,274.125 per year.
Brunswick Heads and 2483 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 18,668.29 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 155,569,083 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2483
112nd
State Wide
405th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Brunswick Heads
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Brunswick Heads: Brunswick Heads Bowling Club - approx. 626 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Brunswick Heads, 2483
Brunswick Heads Demographics
Brunswick Heads and the postcode of 2483 has a total population of 10516 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 4967 households in Brunswick Heads, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1442 per week per household.
About 60% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Brunswick Heads is $1898/month. By installing solar power in Brunswick Heads, the average household could save 6.45% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $55431 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 1.96% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Brunswick Heads is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Brunswick Heads
BILLINUDGEL is a small town located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated on the Brunswick River and is surrounded by lush greenery and stunning mountain ranges. Some of the popular attractions in the area include the Billinudgel Nature Reserve, which offers scenic walking trails and birdwatching opportunities, and the nearby Mount Chincogan, which provides breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
With its sunny climate and high levels of solar radiation, BILLINUDGEL is an ideal location for producing solar power. The town receives an average of 4.2 hours of sunlight per day, making it a great place to install solar panels and take advantage of renewable energy. Solar installers in the area can help homeowners and businesses to design and install solar systems that are optimised for the local weather conditions and the specific orientation of their property.
By harnessing the power of the sun, residents of BILLINUDGEL can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and lower their carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean and sustainable source of energy that can help to protect the environment and create a more sustainable future. With its abundant sunshine and beautiful natural surroundings, BILLINUDGEL is the perfect place to embrace solar power and take advantage of the many benefits that it offers.