Solar Power Profile - Pyes Creek, NSW 2372
More than 1197 homes in postcode 2372 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Pyes Creek, Back Creek, Billyrimba, Black Swamp, Bluff Rock, Bolivia, Bookookoorara, Boonoo Boonoo, Boorook, Bryans Gap, Bungulla, Carrolls Creek, Cullendore, Dumaresq Valley, Forest Land, Liston, Mingoola, Mole River, Rivertree, Rocky River, Sandy Flat, Sandy Hill, Silent Grove, Steinbrook, Sunnyside, Tarban, Tenterfield, The Scrub, Timbarra, Willsons Downfall, Woodside and Wylie Creek.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 6,539 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 28,811 kWh per day, or 10,516 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 $1,840,302.625 per year.
Pyes Creek and 2372 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 7,676.68 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 63,972,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2372
298th
State Wide
1034th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Pyes Creek
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Postcode 2372
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Pyes Creek: Tenterfield (kookynie) - approx. 5.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Pyes Creek, 2372
Pyes Creek Demographics
Pyes Creek and the postcode of 2372 has a total population of 4330 people, with a median age of 56 years. There are 2489 households in Pyes Creek, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 933 per week per household.
About 61% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Pyes Creek is $1159/month. By installing solar power in Pyes Creek, the average household could save 11.02% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $94721 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 Pyes Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Pyes Creek
Back Creek is a small rural town located in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated on the banks of the Back Creek and is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges, including the Gibraltar Range and the Washpool National Park. The town is known for its peaceful atmosphere, friendly locals, and stunning natural beauty.
Back Creek enjoys a sunny climate with an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences mild to warm summers and cool winters, with average temperatures ranging from 12°C to 28°C. The optimal solar panel angle for Back Creek is between 20-30 degrees, facing north to north-west to maximise solar yields.
Installing solar panels in Back Creek can provide significant benefits, including reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased property value. Solar installers in the area can help residents design and install solar systems that are tailored to their energy needs and budget. With its abundant sunshine and stunning natural surroundings, Back Creek is an ideal location for those looking to harness the power of solar energy.