Solar Power Profile - Upper Burringbar, NSW 2483
More than 3045 homes in postcode 2483 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Upper Burringbar, Billinudgel, Brunswick Heads, Burringbar, Crabbes Creek, Middle Pocket, Mooball, New Brighton, Ocean Shores, Sleepy Hollow, South Golden Beach, The Pocket, Wooyung and Yelgun.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 16,435 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 67,714 kWh per day, or 24,716 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,325,231.75 per year.
Upper Burringbar and 2483 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 18,042.68 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 150,355,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2483
112nd
State Wide
405th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Upper Burringbar
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Upper Burringbar: Uki (tweed River) - approx. 9.5 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Upper Burringbar, 2483
Upper Burringbar Demographics
Upper Burringbar and the postcode of 2483 has a total population of 10516 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 4967 households in Upper Burringbar, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1442 per week per household.
About 60% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Upper Burringbar is $1898/month. By installing solar power in Upper Burringbar, the average household could save 6.17% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $53021 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 1.87% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Upper Burringbar is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Upper Burringbar
BILLINUDGEL is a small town located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated on the Brunswick River and is surrounded by lush greenery and stunning mountain ranges. Some of the popular attractions in the area include the Billinudgel Nature Reserve, which offers scenic walking trails and birdwatching opportunities, and the nearby Mount Chincogan, which provides breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
With its sunny climate and high levels of solar radiation, BILLINUDGEL is an ideal location for producing solar power. The town receives an average of 4.2 hours of sunlight per day, making it a great place to install solar panels and take advantage of renewable energy. Solar installers in the area can help homeowners and businesses to design and install solar systems that are optimised for the local weather conditions and the specific orientation of their property.
By harnessing the power of the sun, residents of BILLINUDGEL can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and lower their carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean and sustainable source of energy that can help to protect the environment and create a more sustainable future. With its abundant sunshine and beautiful natural surroundings, BILLINUDGEL is the perfect place to embrace solar power and take advantage of the many benefits that it offers.