Solar Power Profile - Oak Flats, NSW 2529
More than 4066 homes in postcode 2529 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Oak Flats, Balarang, Oak Flats Dc, Shellharbour Square, Blackbutt, Dunmore, Flinders, Shell Cove, Shellharbour and Shellharbour City Centre.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 25,171 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 94,116 kWh per day, or 34,352 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 $6,011,659.5 per year.
Oak Flats and 2529 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 25,076.96 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 208,974,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2529
70th
State Wide
223rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Oak Flats
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Oak Flats: Oak Flats (the Boulevarde) - approx. 705 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Oak Flats, 2529
Oak Flats Demographics
Oak Flats and the postcode of 2529 has a total population of 27842 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 10793 households in Oak Flats, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1878 per week per household.
About 69% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Oak Flats is $2167/month. By installing solar power in Oak Flats, the average household could save 5.65% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $48550 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 1.5% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Oak Flats is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Oak Flats
BALARANG is a small suburb located in the city of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. It is situated just 10 minutes south of the Wollongong CBD and is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The suburb boasts a number of parks and reserves, including the Balarang Reserve, which is a popular spot for picnics and outdoor activities. Other attractions in the area include the Illawarra Light Railway Museum and the Nan Tien Temple, which is the largest Buddhist temple in the southern hemisphere.
BALARANG enjoys a warm, temperate climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year. The town experiences an average of 2,600 hours of sunshine annually, making it an ideal location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in BALARANG is between 20 and 30 degrees, facing north. While there are some potential shading issues in the area, a reputable solar installer can help design a system that maximizes solar yields.
Installing solar energy in BALARANG can provide a number of benefits, including reduced energy bills and a lower carbon footprint. With the abundance of sunshine in the area, solar power is a great way to take advantage of renewable energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. By choosing a local solar installer in BALARANG, residents can support the local economy while also making a positive impact on the environment.