Solar Power Profile - Gilgunnia, NSW 2835
More than 1118 homes in postcode 2835 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Gilgunnia, Bulla, Canbelego, Cobar, Cubba, Irymple, Kerrigundi, Kulwin, Lerida, Noona, Sandy Creek and Tindarey.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 6,455 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 29,210 kWh per day, or 10,662 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 $1,865,788.75 per year.
Gilgunnia and 2835 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 7,783.26 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 64,860,500 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2835
272nd
State Wide
974th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Gilgunnia
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Gilgunnia: Nymagee (burthong) - approx. 21.5 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Gilgunnia, 2835
Gilgunnia Demographics
Gilgunnia and the postcode of 2835 has a total population of 3085 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 1826 households in Gilgunnia, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1811 per week per household.
About 45% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Gilgunnia is $1159/month. By installing solar power in Gilgunnia, the average household could save 11.94% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $102614 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 1.76% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Gilgunnia is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Gilgunnia
Bulla is a small town located in the central west of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area, approximately 280km north-west of Sydney. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes and is home to a number of unique attractions and features that make it a great destination for tourists and locals alike.
One of the main attractions in Bulla is the nearby Wollemi National Park, which is home to a variety of native flora and fauna. The park is also home to the Wollemi Pine, one of the world's oldest and rarest tree species. Other popular attractions in the area include the Mudgee Observatory and the historic town of Gulgong.
With an average of over 6 hours of sunshine per day, Bulla is an ideal location for solar power production. The town's sunny climate and relatively low levels of cloud cover make it a great place to install solar panels and take advantage of the benefits of renewable energy. Solar installers in Bulla can help homeowners and businesses to design and install solar systems that are optimised for the local climate and conditions, ensuring maximum solar yields and energy savings.