Solar Power Profile - Donald Creek, NSW 2350
More than 4290 homes in postcode 2350 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Donald Creek, Acacia Park, Armidale Dc, Armidale East, Ben Venue, Commissioners Waters, East Armidale, Madgwick, Metz, Newling, North Hill, Soudan Heights, South Hill, St Patricks, Aberfoyle, Abington, Argyle, Armidale, Bona Vista, Boorolong, Boorolong, Castle Doyle, Dangarsleigh, Dumaresq, Duval, Enmore, Hillgrove, Invergowrie, Jeogla, Kellys Plains, Lyndhurst, Puddledock, Saumarez, Saumarez Ponds, Thalgarrah, Tilbuster, Wards Mistake, West Armidale, Wollomombi and Wongwibinda.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 26,682 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 113,747 kWh per day, or 41,518 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 $7,265,589.625 per year.
Donald Creek and 2350 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 30,308.14 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 252,567,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2350
62nd
State Wide
204th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Donald Creek
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Donald Creek: Armidale (belhaven) - approx. 6.7 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Donald Creek, 2350
Donald Creek Demographics
Donald Creek and the postcode of 2350 has a total population of 23175 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 11039 households in Donald Creek, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1459 per week per household.
About 55% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Donald Creek is $1500/month. By installing solar power in Donald Creek, the average household could save 9.58% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $82336 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 2.27% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Donald Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Donald Creek
ABERFOYLE is a small town located in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated around 15 km south of Armidale and is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and stunning mountain ranges. The town is known for its peaceful and serene environment, making it an ideal place for nature lovers and tourists who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
ABERFOYLE is blessed with abundant sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. The average annual sunshine hours in ABERFOYLE is around 2,600 hours, which is more than enough to produce solar power. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation in ABERFOYLE is around 30-35 degrees facing north. However, potential shading issues should be taken into account when installing solar panels.
Installing solar energy in ABERFOYLE is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint and save money on your energy bills. Solar power is a renewable energy source that is environmentally friendly and sustainable. There are many solar installers in ABERFOYLE who can help you install solar panels on your property. By producing your own solar power, you can reduce your reliance on grid electricity and save money in the long run.