Solar Power Profile - Oberne Creek, NSW 2650
More than 9239 homes in postcode 2650 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Oberne Creek, Coursing Park, Eunonoreenya, Wagga Wagga Bc, Wagga Wagga North, Westby, Alfredtown, Ashmont, Belfrayden, Berry Jerry, Big Springs, Bomen, Book Book, Boorooma, Borambola, Bourkelands, Brucedale, Bulgary, Burrandana, Carabost, Cartwrights Hill, Collingullie, Cookardinia, Currawananna, Currawarna, Dhulura, Downside, East Wagga Wagga, Estella, Euberta, Eunanoreenya, Galore, Gelston Park, Glenfield Park, Gobbagombalin, Gregadoo, Harefield, Hillgrove, Kooringal, Kyeamba, Lake Albert, Lloyd, Maxwell, Moorong, Mount Austin, North Wagga Wagga, Oura, Pulletop, Rowan, San Isidore, Springvale, Tatton, The Gap, Tolland, Turvey Park, Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga South, Wallacetown, Wantabadgery, Westdale, Yarragundry and Yathella.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 58,687 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 240,402 kWh per day, or 87,747 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 $15,355,677.75 per year.
Oberne Creek and 2650 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 64,055.31 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 533,794,250 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2650
10th
State Wide
37th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Oberne Creek
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Oberne Creek: Adelong (galimbang) - approx. 10 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Oberne Creek
DES Mullins Electrical
530 Kooringal Road, 2650Professional repair, maintenance & installation services.
Community Solar Statistics - Oberne Creek, 2650
Oberne Creek Demographics
Oberne Creek and the postcode of 2650 has a total population of 57396 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 25017 households in Oberne Creek, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1629 per week per household.
About 58% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Oberne Creek is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Oberne Creek, the average household could save 9.12% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $78398 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 1.96% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Oberne Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Oberne Creek
Alfredtown is a small town located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated approximately 8 km north of Wagga Wagga and has a population of around 1,000 people. Alfredtown is known for its tranquil and peaceful environment, making it a great place to live or visit.
One of the main attractions of Alfredtown is its proximity to the Wiradjuri Walking Track, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The town is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Alfredtown Hotel, which was built in 1868 and is still in operation today. Additionally, the town has a number of local shops and restaurants, making it a convenient place to live.
With its sunny climate and ample sunshine hours, Alfredtown is an ideal location for solar power. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it a great place to install solar panels. Additionally, the town's location in the Riverina region means that it is relatively flat, which makes it easy to install solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation. Solar power is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and save money on your energy bills, and there are a number of solar installers in the Alfredtown area who can help you get started.