Solar Power Profile - Herons Creek, NSW 2439
More than 1165 homes in postcode 2439 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Herons Creek, Batar Creek, Black Creek, Bobs Creek, Kendall, Kerewong, Kew, Logans Crossing, Lorne, Rossglen, Swans Crossing and Upsalls Creek.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 6,247 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 24,547 kWh per day, or 8,960 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,341.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,567,939.625 per year.
Herons Creek and 2439 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 6,540.8 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 54,506,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2439
283rd
State Wide
994th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Herons Creek
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Herons Creek: Lorne (lorne Road) - approx. 2.4 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Herons Creek
Mackie Electric & Refrigeration
40C 40C Muldoon St, 2430Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.
Community Solar Statistics - Herons Creek, 2439
Herons Creek Demographics
Herons Creek and the postcode of 2439 has a total population of 3864 people, with a median age of 54 years. There are 1694 households in Herons Creek, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1242 per week per household.
About 74% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Herons Creek is $1600/month. By installing solar power in Herons Creek, the average household could save 6.99% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $60037 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 2.08% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Herons Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Herons Creek
Batar Creek is a small town located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated approximately 20 minutes south of Kempsey and 40 minutes north of Port Macquarie. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the stunning mountain ranges of the Great Dividing Range and the Macleay Valley Coast.
One of the main attractions in Batar Creek is the Batar Creek Reserve, which offers visitors the chance to explore the natural beauty of the area. The reserve features walking trails, picnic areas, and scenic lookouts. Other popular attractions in the area include the Macleay River, which is a great spot for fishing and boating, and the nearby beaches of Crescent Head and Hat Head.
Batar Creek is an ideal location for solar power due to its high levels of sunshine throughout the year. The town experiences an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, which is perfect for producing solar energy. Solar panel installers in Batar Creek can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Additionally, the town's location in the Mid North Coast region means that it is less likely to experience shading issues, making it an ideal location for solar power.