Solar Power Profile - Legume, NSW 2476
More than 129 homes in postcode 2476 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Legume, Acacia Creek, Acacia Plateau, Boomi Creek, Brumby Plains, Koreelah, Lindesay Creek, Lower Acacia Creek, Muli Muli, Old Koreelah, The Glen and Woodenbong.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 764 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,309 kWh per day, or 1,208 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 $211,362.375 per year.
Legume and 2476 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 881.84 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 7,348,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2476
558th
State Wide
2062nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Legume
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Legume: Legume Post Office - approx. 263 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Legume, 2476
Legume Demographics
Legume and the postcode of 2476 has a total population of 741 people, with a median age of 53 years. There are 451 households in Legume, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 918 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 Legume is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Legume, the average household could save 12.78% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $109815 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 3.48% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Legume is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Legume
Acacia Creek is a small town located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in the Clarence Valley Council area, approximately 30km northwest of Grafton. The town is surrounded by scenic mountain ranges, including the Gibraltar Range and the Washpool National Park, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
The weather in Acacia Creek is generally warm and sunny, with an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration.
Installing solar energy systems in Acacia Creek can provide numerous benefits, including reducing energy bills and carbon emissions. The town's abundant sunshine hours make it an excellent location for renewable energy production. By utilizing solar power, residents and businesses can contribute to a more sustainable future while also enjoying the financial benefits of reduced energy costs.