Solar Power Profile - Wallerawang, NSW 2845
More than 367 homes in postcode 2845 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wallerawang and Angus Place.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,326 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 9,138 kWh per day, or 3,335 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $583,689.75 per year.
Wallerawang and 2845 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 2,434.55 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 20,287,917 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2845
464th
State Wide
1599th
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Solar Power in Wallerawang
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wallerawang: Lidsdale (maddox Lane) - approx. 4.6 km
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Wallerawang Demographics
Wallerawang and the postcode of 2845 has a total population of 1896 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 824 households in Wallerawang, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1424 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 Wallerawang is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Wallerawang, the average household could save 8.77% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $75383 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 2.16% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wallerawang is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Wallerawang
Angus Place is a small town located in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated in the Lithgow local government area and is home to a small population of residents. Despite its size, Angus Place has a number of features and attractions that make it a great place to visit or live.
One of the main benefits of Angus Place is its abundance of sunshine hours, making it an ideal location for solar power. With an average of over 5 hours of sunshine per day, solar panels installed in Angus Place can produce a significant amount of energy. Solar installers in the area can help residents and businesses take advantage of this renewable energy source, reducing their reliance on fossil fuels and lowering their energy bills.
Another benefit of installing solar energy in Angus Place is the town's location near several mountain ranges. These ranges can create potential shading issues, but solar installers can help design systems that minimize the impact of shading and maximize solar yields. Additionally, solar panels installed at the optimal angle and orientation can produce even more energy, making Angus Place an attractive location for those interested in solar power.