Solar Power Profile - Wattamondara, NSW 2794
More than 2051 homes in postcode 2794 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wattamondara, Westville, Bumbaldry, Cowra, Hovells Creek, Mount Collins and Noonbinna.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 13,599 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 57,973 kWh per day, or 21,160 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,703,025.375 per year.
Wattamondara and 2794 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 15,446.8 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 128,723,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2794
147th
State Wide
531st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Wattamondara
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wattamondara: Koorawatha (boorowa Street) - approx. 11.7 km
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Wattamondara Demographics
Wattamondara and the postcode of 2794 has a total population of 9587 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 4699 households in Wattamondara, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1115 per week per household.
About 62% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Wattamondara is $1231/month. By installing solar power in Wattamondara, the average household could save 12.11% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $104044 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 3.08% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wattamondara is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Wattamondara
BUMBALDRY is a small town located in the central west region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated in the Cabonne Shire, approximately 24 km north-west of the town of Canowindra. BUMBALDRY is a peaceful and scenic town surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
One of the main attractions of BUMBALDRY is the stunning Mount Canobolas, which is located just a short drive away. Mount Canobolas is a dormant volcano that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The town is also home to several parks and nature reserves, including the BUMBALDRY Nature Reserve, which is a popular spot for hiking and birdwatching.
BUMBALDRY is an ideal location for solar power due to its high levels of sunshine hours. The town enjoys an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent location for solar panel installation. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy costs. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in BUMBALDRY can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to generate their own electricity and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.