Solar Power Profile - Jagungal Wilderness, NSW 2642
More than 1275 homes in postcode 2642 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Jagungal Wilderness, Bidgeemia, Brocklesby, Burrumbuttock, Geehi, Gerogery, Glenellen, Greg Greg, Indi, Jagumba, Jindera, Jingellic, Khancoban, Murray Gorge, Rand, Tooma, Walbundrie, Welaregang, Wrathall and Yerong Creek.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,517 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 33,264 kWh per day, or 12,141 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 $2,124,738 per year.
Jagungal Wilderness and 2642 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 8,862.93 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 73,857,750 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2642
235th
State Wide
831st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Jagungal Wilderness
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Jagungal Wilderness: Khancoban Smhea - approx. 19.7 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Jagungal Wilderness, 2642
Jagungal Wilderness Demographics
Jagungal Wilderness and the postcode of 2642 has a total population of 4870 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 1935 households in Jagungal Wilderness, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 1786 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 Jagungal Wilderness is $1473/month. By installing solar power in Jagungal Wilderness, the average household could save 9.4% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $80740 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 1.79% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Jagungal Wilderness is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Jagungal Wilderness
BIDGEEMIA is a small town located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated on the banks of the Murray River and is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, including the nearby Kengal and Bago State Forests. BIDGEEMIA is known for its rich agricultural industry, with crops such as wheat, barley, and canola being grown in the area.
With an average of over 7 hours of sunshine per day, BIDGEEMIA is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters, making it perfect for solar panel installation. Solar installers in BIDGEEMIA can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields and minimize shading issues.
By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses in BIDGEEMIA can benefit from renewable energy and reduce their carbon footprint. Solar power is a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to traditional energy sources, and can provide significant long-term savings. With the support of local solar installers, BIDGEEMIA can transition to a more sustainable future while enjoying the benefits of solar power.