Solar Power Profile - South Gundagai, NSW 2722
More than 657 homes in postcode 2722 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of South Gundagai, Bongalong, Bongongalong, Brungle, Brungle Creek, Burra, Burra Creek, Darbalara, Edwardstown, Gundagai, Jackalass, Jones Creek, Muttama, Nangus, Reno, Tarrabandra, Wagragobilly and Willie Ploma.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,449 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 18,756 kWh per day, or 6,846 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 $1,198,039.5 per year.
South Gundagai and 2722 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 4,997.58 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 41,646,500 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2722
353rd
State Wide
1211st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in South Gundagai
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to South Gundagai: Gundagai Ridge Street - approx. 3.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - South Gundagai, 2722
South Gundagai Demographics
South Gundagai and the postcode of 2722 has a total population of 2977 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 1447 households in South Gundagai, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1327 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 South Gundagai is $1213/month. By installing solar power in South Gundagai, the average household could save 12.73% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $109359 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 2.68% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in South Gundagai is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About South Gundagai
BONGALONG NSW 2722 is a small town located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the nearby Bongalong Mountain Range and the Bongalong River. Visitors to the town can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, fishing, and camping.
With an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day, BONGALONG is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences a warm and sunny climate, with hot summers and mild winters. This makes it an excellent location for solar panel installation, as the optimal panel angle and orientation can be easily achieved. Additionally, the town is not subject to significant shading issues, which can impact solar yields in other locations.
By installing solar energy systems in BONGALONG, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy costs and a lower carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source, which can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. There are a number of solar installers operating in the area, who can provide expert advice and installation services to help residents and businesses make the most of the town's abundant sunshine.