Solar Power Profile - Cabbage Tree Island, NSW 2430
More than 8279 homes in postcode 2430 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Cabbage Tree Island, Happy Valley, Kolodong, Taree Dc, Taree West, Black Head, Bohnock, Bootawa, Brimbin, Chatham, Croki, Cundletown, Diamond Beach, Dumaresq Island, Failford, Ghinni Ghinni, Glenthorne, Hallidays Point, Hillville, Jones Island, Kiwarrak, Koorainghat, Kundle Kundle, Lansdowne, Lansdowne Forest, Manning Point, Melinga, Mitchells Island, Mondrook, Old Bar, Oxley Island, Pampoolah, Possum Brush, Purfleet, Rainbow Flat, Red Head, Saltwater, Tallwoods Village, Taree, Taree South, Tinonee, Upper Lansdowne and Wallabi Point.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 50,575 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 208,376 kWh per day, or 76,057 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $13,310,017 per year.
Cabbage Tree Island and 2430 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 55,521.61 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 462,680,083 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2430
27th
State Wide
83rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Cabbage Tree Island
Average kW per solar installation
Postcode 2430
Number of Home Solar Systems Installed
Postcode 2430
Daily Avg Sunshine in Cabbage Tree Island
Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cabbage Tree Island: Old Bar (eucalypt Close) - approx. 1.8 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Cabbage Tree Island
Mackie Electric & Refrigeration
40C 40C Muldoon St, 2430Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.
Community Solar Statistics - Cabbage Tree Island, 2430
Cabbage Tree Island Demographics
Cabbage Tree Island and the postcode of 2430 has a total population of 33732 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 15936 households in Cabbage Tree Island, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1107 per week per household.
About 63% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Cabbage Tree Island is $1500/month. By installing solar power in Cabbage Tree Island, the average household could save 8.87% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $76237 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 2.77% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Cabbage Tree Island is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Cabbage Tree Island
Black Head is a charming coastal town located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated 335 kilometres north of Sydney and 27 kilometres south of Forster. The town is known for its stunning beaches, clear blue waters, and lush greenery. Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities such as swimming, surfing, fishing, and hiking. The town also boasts a variety of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, providing visitors with a taste of the local cuisine.
Black Head experiences a warm and temperate climate, with an average temperature of 21 degrees Celsius. The town enjoys an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels should be installed facing north and tilted at an angle of 30-35 degrees to maximise solar yield. The town is also free from significant shading issues, making it an excellent location for solar power installation.
Black Head is an excellent location for solar power, with its abundant sunshine and lack of shading issues. Installing solar panels in the town can help reduce energy costs and carbon footprint, while also contributing to the growth of the local solar industry. Solar installers in Black Head can help residents and businesses take advantage of the town's solar potential, providing expert advice and installation services. By investing in solar power, residents and businesses in Black Head can benefit from reduced energy costs and a cleaner, more sustainable future.