Solar Power Profile - Dubbo, NSW 2830
More than 10788 homes in postcode 2830 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Dubbo, Dubbo Dc, Muronbung, Ballimore, Barbigal, Beni, Boothenba, Brocklehurst, Cumboogle, Delroy Gardens, Dickygundi, Dubbo East, Dubbo Grove, Dubbo West, Eschol, Eulomogo, Goonoo Forest, Kickabil, Manera Heights, Minore, Mogriguy, Orana Heights, Rawsonville, Talbragar, Terramungamine, Toongi, Troy Junction, Wambangalang and Whylandra Crossing.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 60,216 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 269,609 kWh per day, or 98,407 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 $17,221,274.875 per year.
Dubbo and 2830 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 71,837.11 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 598,642,583 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2830
8th
State Wide
34th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Dubbo
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Dubbo: Dubbo (darling Street) - approx. 2.4 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Dubbo, 2830
Dubbo Demographics
Dubbo and the postcode of 2830 has a total population of 40580 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 17076 households in Dubbo, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1695 per week per household.
About 59% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Dubbo is $1582/month. By installing solar power in Dubbo, the average household could save 8.41% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $72286 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 1.81% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Dubbo is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Dubbo
Ballimore is a small town located in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated approximately 20 km west of the city of Dubbo and is known for its peaceful and friendly community.
One of the main attractions in Ballimore is the Goobang National Park, which is located just a short drive away. The park offers visitors a chance to explore the beautiful natural scenery and wildlife of the region, with several walking trails and picnic areas available. Another popular attraction is the Ballimore Hotel, which is a historic pub that has been serving the local community for over a century.
With its sunny and warm climate, Ballimore is an ideal location for solar power. The town enjoys an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent place to install solar panels. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy bills for homeowners and businesses. By working with local solar installers, residents of Ballimore can take advantage of the benefits of solar power and help create a more sustainable future for their community.