Solar Power Profile - Macksville, NSW 2447
More than 1909 homes in postcode 2447 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Macksville, Bakers Creek, Burrapine, Congarinni, Congarinni North, Donnellyville, Gumma, Newee Creek, North Macksville, Scotts Head, Talarm, Taylors Arm, Thumb Creek, Upper Taylors Arm, Utungun, Warrell Creek, Way Way, Wirrimbi and Yarranbella.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 11,168 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 46,014 kWh per day, or 16,795 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 $2,939,144.25 per year.
Macksville and 2447 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 12,260.35 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 102,169,583 km worth of car emissions.
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Macksville: Macksville Country Club - approx. 827 m
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Macksville Demographics
Macksville and the postcode of 2447 has a total population of 7187 people, with a median age of 50 years. There are 3338 households in Macksville, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1048 per week per household.
About 70% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Macksville is $1400/month. By installing solar power in Macksville, the average household could save 9.13% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $78415 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 2.81% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Macksville is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Macksville
Located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Bakers Creek is a small town with a population of just over 300 people. The town is surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, providing a picturesque backdrop for visitors and residents alike. One of the town's main features is the Bakers Creek, which runs through the heart of the town and provides a tranquil spot for fishing and picnicking.
Bakers Creek enjoys a warm and temperate climate, with an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power, with plenty of opportunities for residents and businesses to install solar panels and take advantage of the abundant sunshine. Solar installers in Bakers Creek can help residents to optimise their solar panel angle and orientation, ensuring maximum solar yields and minimal shading issues.
By installing solar energy systems, residents and businesses in Bakers Creek can benefit from reduced energy bills and a lower carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source, making it an environmentally friendly choice for those looking to reduce their impact on the planet. With the help of solar installers in Bakers Creek, the town can continue to move towards a more sustainable future.