Solar Power Profile - Mountain Top, NSW 2480
More than 11457 homes in postcode 2480 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mountain Top, Federal, Lismore Dc, Missingham, Steve Kings Plains, Tuntable Falls, Upper Coopers Creek, Back Creek, Bentley, Bexhill, Blakebrook, Blue Knob, Boat Harbour, Booerie Creek, Boorabee Park, Booyong, Bungabbee, Caniaba, Chilcotts Grass, Clovass, Clunes, Coffee Camp, Corndale, Dorroughby, Dungarubba, Dunoon, East Lismore, Eltham, Eureka, Fernside, Georgica, Girards Hill, Goolmangar, Goonellabah, Gundurimba, Howards Grass, Jiggi, Keerrong, Koonorigan, Lagoon Grass, Larnook, Leycester, Lillian Rock, Lindendale, Lismore, Lismore Heights, Loftville, Marom Creek, Mckees Hill, Mcleans Ridges, Modanville, Monaltrie, Nightcap, Nimbin, North Lismore, Numulgi, Repentance Creek, Richmond Hill, Rock Valley, Rosebank, Ruthven, South Gundurimba, South Lismore, Stony Chute, Terania Creek, The Channon, Tregeagle, Tucki Tucki, Tuckurimba, Tullera, Tuncester, Tuntable Creek, Whian Whian, Woodlawn and Wyrallah.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 63,517 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 260,187 kWh per day, or 94,968 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $16,619,444.625 per year.
Mountain Top and 2480 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 69,326.64 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 577,722,000 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2480
6th
State Wide
28th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Mountain Top
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mountain Top: Nimbin (goolmangar Creek) - approx. 2.9 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Mountain Top, 2480
Mountain Top Demographics
Mountain Top and the postcode of 2480 has a total population of 42048 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 19091 households in Mountain Top, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1326 per week per household.
About 65% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mountain Top is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Mountain Top, the average household could save 8.07% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $69352 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 2.13% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mountain Top is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Mountain Top
Back Creek is a small town located in New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated in the Northern Rivers region and is known for its stunning natural beauty. Back Creek is surrounded by lush greenery, rolling hills, and picturesque countryside, making it an ideal location for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat.
One of the main attractions in Back Creek is the abundance of outdoor activities available. Visitors can explore the local mountain ranges, including the Richmond Range and the Nightcap Range, which offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The town is also home to several national parks, including the Border Ranges National Park and the Nightcap National Park, which are popular destinations for hiking, camping, and birdwatching.
Back Creek's sunny climate and high levels of solar radiation make it an ideal location for solar power production. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, which is more than enough to generate significant amounts of solar energy. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in Back Creek can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and lower their energy bills, while also contributing to a more sustainable future.