Solar Power Profile - Forresters Beach, NSW 2260
More than 3201 homes in postcode 2260 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Forresters Beach, Erina Heights, North Avoca, Terrigal and Wamberal.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 21,148 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 84,110 kWh per day, or 30,700 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $5,372,526.25 per year.
Forresters Beach and 2260 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 22,411 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 186,758,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2260
85th
State Wide
277th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Forresters Beach
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Forresters Beach: Bateau Bay (rotherham St) - approx. 3.6 km
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Forresters Beach Demographics
Forresters Beach and the postcode of 2260 has a total population of 24649 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 10507 households in Forresters Beach, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 2161 per week per household.
About 67% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Forresters Beach is $2492/month. By installing solar power in Forresters Beach, the average household could save 5.55% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $47725 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 1.48% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Forresters Beach is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Forresters Beach
Erina Heights is a charming suburb located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated approximately 6 kilometers east of Gosford CBD and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the Brisbane Water National Park and the Kincumba Mountain Reserve. Erina Heights is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, thanks to its many attractions and features.
One of the main attractions of Erina Heights is the Erina Fair shopping center, which is the largest shopping center on the Central Coast. The shopping center features over 330 stores, including major retailers, specialty shops, and restaurants. Other popular attractions in the area include the Gosford Classic Car Museum, the Australian Reptile Park, and the beautiful beaches of Terrigal and Avoca.
Erina Heights is an ideal location for solar power, with an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. The optimal angle for solar panels in Erina Heights is 32 degrees, and the optimal orientation is north-facing. However, there may be potential shading issues in some areas due to the surrounding mountain ranges. Despite this, Erina Heights has great potential for solar yields, and installing solar energy in the area can provide many benefits, including reducing electricity bills and decreasing carbon emissions.