Solar Power Profile - Mcmahons Reef, NSW 2587
More than 686 homes in postcode 2587 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mcmahons Reef, Aurville, Beggan Beggan, Cunningar, Demondrille, Garangula, Harden, Kingsvale, Murrumburrah, Nubba, Prunevale and Wombat.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,690 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 19,883 kWh per day, or 7,257 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,270,026.625 per year.
Mcmahons Reef and 2587 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 5,297.61 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 44,146,750 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2587
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Solar Power in Mcmahons Reef
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mcmahons Reef: Harden (east St) - approx. 8.6 km
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Mcmahons Reef Demographics
Mcmahons Reef and the postcode of 2587 has a total population of 2723 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 1427 households in Mcmahons Reef, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1126 per week per household.
About 62% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mcmahons Reef is $1027/month. By installing solar power in Mcmahons Reef, the average household could save 15.03% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $129165 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 3.16% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mcmahons Reef is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Mcmahons Reef
Aurville is a small town located in the south-western region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in the beautiful Riverina area, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and picturesque countryside. The town is known for its peaceful and friendly community, making it an ideal place to live for those looking for a quieter way of life.
One of the main attractions of Aurville is its close proximity to the Snowy Mountains, which offer a range of outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. The town is also home to a number of local landmarks, including the historic Aurville Railway Station and the picturesque Aurville Dam.
With its abundant sunshine and clear skies, Aurville is an ideal location for solar power production. The town experiences an average of 6.5 hours of sunlight per day, making it an excellent choice for solar panel installation. Additionally, the optimal angle for solar panels in Aurville is between 30-35 degrees, with a north-facing orientation providing the best results. Solar installers in the area can help residents take advantage of these ideal conditions and install solar panels to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint.