Solar Power Profile - Thornton, NSW 2322
More than 4598 homes in postcode 2322 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Thornton, Beresfield, Black Hill, Chisholm, Hexham, Lenaghan, Stockrington, Tarro, Tomago and Woodberry.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 34,302 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 137,245 kWh per day, or 50,094 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,916.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $8,766,524.375 per year.
Thornton and 2322 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 36,568.62 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 304,738,500 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2322
38th
State Wide
132nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Thornton
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Thornton: Morpeth Post Office - approx. 6.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Thornton, 2322
Thornton Demographics
Thornton and the postcode of 2322 has a total population of 23474 people, with a median age of 34 years. There are 9074 households in Thornton, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1811 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 Thornton is $1800/month. By installing solar power in Thornton, the average household could save 8.87% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $76237 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 2.03% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Thornton is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Thornton
Located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Beresfield is a suburb of the city of Newcastle. The town is known for its industrial heritage, with a number of factories and warehouses located in the area. However, Beresfield also boasts a number of natural attractions, including the nearby Werakata National Park and the Hunter Wetlands Centre.
With an average of over 2,600 hours of sunshine per year, Beresfield is an ideal location for solar power. The town's sunny climate means that solar panels can produce a high yield of electricity, making it a cost-effective and environmentally friendly energy source. Solar installers in Beresfield can advise on the optimal angle and orientation for solar panels, as well as any potential shading issues that may affect their performance.
By installing solar panels in Beresfield, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy bills and a lower carbon footprint. Solar power is a renewable energy source, which means that it doesn't produce harmful greenhouse gas emissions like traditional fossil fuels. With the cost of solar panels decreasing in recent years, it's now more affordable than ever to make the switch to solar power in Beresfield.