Solar Power Profile - Warrah Creek, NSW 2339
More than 138 homes in postcode 2339 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Warrah Creek, Big Jacks Creek, Braefield, Cattle Creek, Chilcotts Creek, Little Jacks Creek, Macdonalds Creek, Parraweena, Warrah and Willow Tree.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 751 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,202 kWh per day, or 1,169 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $204,527.75 per year.
Warrah Creek and 2339 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 853.37 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 7,111,417 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2339
560th
State Wide
2072nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Warrah Creek
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Warrah Creek: Willow Tree (highlands) - approx. 3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Warrah Creek, 2339
Warrah Creek Demographics
Warrah Creek and the postcode of 2339 has a total population of 631 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 316 households in Warrah Creek, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1312 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 Warrah Creek is $1500/month. By installing solar power in Warrah Creek, the average household could save 8.16% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $70138 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 2.15% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Warrah Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Warrah Creek
BIG JACKS CREEK is a small town located in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is known for its beautiful natural scenery, with the surrounding mountain ranges providing a stunning backdrop. Visitors can explore the nearby Wollemi National Park, which is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.
With an average of over 8 hours of sunshine per day, BIG JACKS CREEK is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences a warm and temperate climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The optimal angle for solar panels in this region is between 20 and 30 degrees, facing north or north-east to maximise solar yields.
By installing solar energy systems in BIG JACKS CREEK, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to generate their own renewable energy. Solar power is a clean and sustainable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower electricity bills. Local solar installers can provide expert advice on the best solar solutions for homes and businesses in the area.