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Solar Power Profile - Five Dock, NSW 2046

More than 1360 homes in postcode 2046 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Five Dock, Abbotsford, Canada Bay, Chiswick, Rodd Point, Russell Lea and Wareemba.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 9,377 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 36,178 kWh per day, or 13,205 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 $2,310,869.75 per year.

Five Dock and 2046 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 9,639.65 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 80,330,417 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 2046

212nd

State Wide

759th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Five Dock

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Five Dock: Barnwell Park Golf Course - approx. 984 m

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Five Dock

Lynton Electrical

34 Upper Fairfax Road, 2088

Licenced and experienced electricians you can trust.

Solar Man Australia

5/2187 Castlereagh Road, 2750

Your Local Solar Hero

E-Smart

Unit 18/ 152 Old Bathurst Road, 2750

Solar made easy.

Solarpro

9/252 Allambie Road, 2100

Smart Solar Systems for Homes & Business.

Community Solar Statistics - Five Dock, 2046

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Five Dock Demographics

Five Dock and the postcode of 2046 has a total population of 26139 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 11527 households in Five Dock, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 2393 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 Five Dock is $3014/month. By installing solar power in Five Dock, the average household could save 4.77% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $40977 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 1.39% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Five Dock is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Five Dock

Abbotsford is a charming suburb located in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales. The town is situated on the southern bank of the Parramatta River and is surrounded by other popular suburbs such as Chiswick, Wareemba, and Five Dock. Abbotsford is known for its beautiful waterfront parks, including Battersea Park and Henry Lawson Park, which offer stunning views of the river and are perfect for picnics, walks, and bike rides. The suburb is also home to a range of cafes, restaurants, and shops, making it a great place to live or visit.

Abbotsford enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters. The suburb receives an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels facing north or northwest will receive the most sunlight, and the optimal angle for solar panels in Abbotsford is between 20 and 30 degrees. While shading can be an issue in some areas, a reputable solar installer can help you design a system that maximises your solar yield.

Installing solar power in Abbotsford can bring many benefits, including reduced electricity bills, increased energy independence, and a reduced carbon footprint. With the Australian government's solar rebate scheme, installing solar panels has never been more affordable. By choosing a reputable solar installer in Abbotsford, you can ensure that your system is designed to maximise your solar yield and provide you with reliable, clean energy for years to come.

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