Solar Power Profile - Lee Creek, NSW 2849
More than 389 homes in postcode 2849 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Lee Creek, Bogee, Breakfast Creek, Budden, Bylong, Camboon, Carwell, Coggan, Coxs Creek, Coxs Crown, Dabee, Dungeree, Dunville Loop, Ginghi, Glen Alice, Growee, Kelgoola, Mount Marsden, Murrumbo, Nullo Mountain, Olinda, Pinnacle Swamp, Pyangle, Reedy Creek, Rylstone, Upper Bylong, Upper Growee, Upper Nile and Wirraba.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,354 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 9,922 kWh per day, or 3,622 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 $633,767.75 per year.
Lee Creek and 2849 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 2,644.06 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 22,033,833 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2849
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State Wide
1546th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Lee Creek
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lee Creek: Bylong (bylong Road) - approx. 4.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Lee Creek, 2849
Lee Creek Demographics
Lee Creek and the postcode of 2849 has a total population of 1463 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 807 households in Lee Creek, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1172 per week per household.
About 60% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Lee Creek is $1394/month. By installing solar power in Lee Creek, the average household could save 9.93% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $85316 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 2.73% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Lee Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Lee Creek
BOGEE NSW 2849 is a charming town located in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling hills and stunning mountain ranges, including the Great Dividing Range and the Blue Mountains. The town is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal location for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
One of the main attractions of BOGEE is its abundance of sunshine, with the town experiencing an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an excellent location for solar power production, with many residents and businesses in the area taking advantage of this renewable energy source. Solar installers in BOGEE can help homeowners and businesses install solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation to maximise solar yields and minimise shading issues.
The benefits of solar power in BOGEE are numerous, including reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses in BOGEE can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to a more sustainable future. Solar power is a smart investment for anyone looking to save money and reduce their environmental impact, and BOGEE is the perfect location to take advantage of this renewable energy source.