Solar Power Profile - Hillston, NSW 2675
More than 314 homes in postcode 2675 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Hillston, White Top, Lake Brewster, Monia Gap, Roto and Wallanthery.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,553 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 15,906 kWh per day, or 5,806 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $3,257.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,015,995.75 per year.
Hillston and 2675 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 4,238.38 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 35,319,833 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Hillston
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hillston: Hillston Airport - approx. 1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Hillston, 2675
Hillston Demographics
Hillston and the postcode of 2675 has a total population of 1351 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 639 households in Hillston, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1506 per week per household.
About 49% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Hillston is $884/month. By installing solar power in Hillston, the average household could save 30.71% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $263898 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 4.16% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Hillston is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Hillston
Hillston is a small town located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated on the banks of the Lachlan River and is surrounded by vast stretches of farmland. The town has a population of just over 1,500 people and is known for its friendly locals and laid-back lifestyle.
One of the main attractions in Hillston is the Hillston Irrigation Area, which is a large-scale irrigation system that provides water to the surrounding farmland. Other popular attractions include the Hillston Heritage Trail, which takes visitors on a journey through the town's rich history, and the Hillston Caravan Park, which is a great place to relax and unwind.
With its sunny climate and long hours of daylight, Hillston is an ideal location for solar power. Solar panel installers in Hillston can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to ensure maximum solar yields. Additionally, the town's flat terrain means that there are few shading issues to worry about, making it an excellent location for solar energy production.