Solar Power Profile - Lake Heights, NSW 2502
More than 1216 homes in postcode 2502 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Lake Heights, Cringila, Primbee and Warrawong.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 7,676 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 29,067 kWh per day, or 10,609 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,856,654.625 per year.
Lake Heights and 2502 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 7,744.57 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 64,538,083 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Lake Heights
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lake Heights: Berkeley (northcliffe Drive) - approx. 999 m
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Lake Heights Demographics
Lake Heights and the postcode of 2502 has a total population of 11777 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 5091 households in Lake Heights, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1138 per week per household.
About 55% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Lake Heights is $1755/month. By installing solar power in Lake Heights, the average household could save 7.28% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $62554 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 2.59% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Lake Heights is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Lake Heights
CRINGILA NSW 2502 is a suburb located in the city of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. It is situated approximately 5 km southwest of the city centre and is bordered by the suburbs of Lake Heights, Warrawong, and Berkeley. The suburb is known for its picturesque views of Lake Illawarra and its proximity to the Illawarra Escarpment.
One of the main attractions in CRINGILA is the Cringila Park, which features a playground, picnic area, and walking trails. The suburb is also home to the Cringila Lions Football Club, which has a strong community presence and hosts regular events and activities.
With its sunny climate and high solar irradiance, CRINGILA is an ideal location for producing solar power. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation in the area is typically between 20 and 30 degrees to the north, depending on the specific location. While shading can be an issue in some areas, a professional solar installer can help to assess the potential yield and design a system that maximises solar output.