Solar Power Profile - Hill Plain, NSW 2710
More than 2159 homes in postcode 2710 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Hill Plain, Deniliquin North, Jimaringle, Barratta, Benarca, Birganbigil, Booroorban, Brassi, Bullatale, Caldwell, Calimo, Conargo, Coree, Cornalla, Deniliquin, Gulpa, Hartwood, Lindifferon, Mathoura, Mayrung, Moira, Moonahcullah, Moonbria, Morago, Pretty Pine, Steam Plains, Stud Park, Wakool, Wandook, Wanganella, Warragoon, Willurah and Yallakool.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 17,028 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 72,591 kWh per day, or 26,496 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,171.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,636,750.125 per year.
Hill Plain and 2710 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 19,342.08 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 161,184,000 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2710
106th
State Wide
388th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Hill Plain
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hill Plain: Mathoura (mathoura Station) - approx. 10.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Hill Plain, 2710
Hill Plain Demographics
Hill Plain and the postcode of 2710 has a total population of 8567 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 4447 households in Hill Plain, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1211 per week per household.
About 62% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Hill Plain is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Hill Plain, the average household could save 16.71% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $143605 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 3.45% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Hill Plain is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Hill Plain
Barratta is a small town located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated approximately 25km south of the town of Coleambally and 70km west of the city of Griffith. Barratta is known for its peaceful and rural atmosphere, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy a quiet lifestyle.
Despite its small size, Barratta has a number of features and attractions that make it a great place to visit or live. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the nearby Cocoparra National Park and Murrumbidgee River. Other popular attractions in the area include the Coleambally Irrigation Area and the Yanco Weir.
With its sunny climate and high levels of solar radiation, Barratta is an ideal location for producing solar power. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, with peak solar radiation occurring during the summer months. This makes it an excellent location for installing solar panels and other renewable energy systems. By working with local solar installers, residents of Barratta can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to generate their own clean, renewable energy and reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources.