Solar Power Profile - Wagstaffe, NSW 2257
More than 3895 homes in postcode 2257 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wagstaffe, Booker Bay, Box Head, Daleys Point, Empire Bay, Ettalong Beach, Hardys Bay, Killcare, Killcare Heights, Pretty Beach, St Huberts Island and Umina Beach.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 23,782 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 92,321 kWh per day, or 33,697 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 $5,897,003.875 per year.
Wagstaffe and 2257 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 24,598.81 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 204,990,083 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Wagstaffe
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wagstaffe: Woy Woy (everglades Country Club) - approx. 4.1 km
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Wagstaffe Demographics
Wagstaffe and the postcode of 2257 has a total population of 28609 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 14316 households in Wagstaffe, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1390 per week per household.
About 58% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Wagstaffe is $2140/month. By installing solar power in Wagstaffe, the average household could save 5.97% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $51300 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 2.12% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wagstaffe is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Wagstaffe
Booker Bay is a small coastal town located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated on the western shore of Brisbane Water, a large estuary that is popular for boating and fishing. Booker Bay is known for its stunning natural beauty, with picturesque views of the surrounding mountain ranges and waterways.
One of the main attractions of Booker Bay is its close proximity to several popular beaches, including Ettalong Beach and Umina Beach. These beaches offer visitors the chance to swim, surf, and sunbathe in the beautiful Australian sunshine. In addition, Booker Bay is home to several parks and nature reserves, including the Brisbane Water National Park, which is a popular spot for bushwalking and birdwatching.
With its sunny climate and ample sunshine hours, Booker Bay is an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels installed in the town can produce significant amounts of renewable energy, reducing the reliance on fossil fuels and helping to combat climate change. Local solar installers can advise on the optimal panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields, and can also help to identify and mitigate any potential shading issues.