Solar Power Profile - Darlington Point, NSW 2706
More than 245 homes in postcode 2706 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Darlington Point.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,953 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,560 kWh per day, or 3,124 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,235.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $546,770 per year.
Darlington Point and 2706 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 2,280.52 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 19,004,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2706
474th
State Wide
1642nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Darlington Point
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Darlington Point: Darlington Point (council Depot) - approx. 13.5 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Darlington Point, 2706
Darlington Point Demographics
Darlington Point and the postcode of 2706 has a total population of 923 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 456 households in Darlington Point, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1312 per week per household.
About 53% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Darlington Point is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Darlington Point, the average household could save 17.2% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $147828 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 3.28% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Darlington Point is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Darlington Point
Darlington Point is a small town located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River and is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. The town is known for its friendly locals, peaceful atmosphere and abundance of outdoor activities.
One of the main attractions in Darlington Point is the Murrumbidgee River, which offers excellent opportunities for fishing, swimming and boating. There are also several parks and nature reserves in the area, including the Willans Hill Reserve and the Cocoparra National Park. For those interested in history, the town has a rich heritage and several historic buildings, including the Darlington Point Railway Station.
Darlington Point has a sunny climate with an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power generation. The optimal angle for solar panels in the area is around 30 degrees, with a north-facing orientation. There are also few shading issues in the town, which means that solar yields are maximised. With the increasing popularity of solar power in Australia, there are several solar installers operating in the area, making it easy for residents to switch to renewable energy.