Solar Power Profile - Upper Dartbrook, NSW 2336
More than 475 homes in postcode 2336 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Upper Dartbrook, Aberdeen, Dartbrook, Davis Creek, Rossgole, Rouchel, Rouchel Brook and Upper Rouchel.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,302 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 13,605 kWh per day, or 4,966 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 $869,019.375 per year.
Upper Dartbrook and 2336 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 3,625.18 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 30,209,833 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2336
405th
State Wide
1363rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Upper Dartbrook
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Upper Dartbrook: Parkville (aroona) - approx. 5.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Upper Dartbrook, 2336
Upper Dartbrook Demographics
Upper Dartbrook and the postcode of 2336 has a total population of 2416 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 1136 households in Upper Dartbrook, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1505 per week per household.
About 64% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Upper Dartbrook is $1602/month. By installing solar power in Upper Dartbrook, the average household could save 9.64% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $82805 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 2.37% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Upper Dartbrook is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Upper Dartbrook
Located in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, Aberdeen is a charming town with a population of just over 2,000 people. The town is situated on the banks of the Hunter River and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, including the Mount Royal Range and the Liverpool Range. Aberdeen is known for its historic buildings, including the Aberdeen Post Office and St. Joseph's Catholic Church, which are both listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register.
With an average of over 7 hours of sunshine per day, Aberdeen is an ideal location for solar power. The town's latitude of 32.15°S and longitude of 150.88°E means that solar panels should be installed facing north at an angle of around 30° to maximise solar yields. While there are some potential shading issues from nearby trees and buildings, a reputable solar installer can help to design a system that minimises these issues.
Investing in solar power in Aberdeen has a range of benefits, including reducing your reliance on the grid and lowering your electricity bills. Solar power is also a clean and renewable energy source, which helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. By choosing a local solar installer, you can support the local economy and ensure that your system is installed to the highest standards.