Solar Power Profile - Wollongong, NSW 2500
More than 2304 homes in postcode 2500 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wollongong, Wollongong Dc, Wollongong North, Coniston, Gwynneville, Keiraville, Mangerton, Mount Keira, Mount Saint Thomas, North Wollongong, Spring Hill, West Wollongong and Wollongong West.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 16,384 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 62,431 kWh per day, or 22,787 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,987,780.125 per year.
Wollongong and 2500 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 16,634.51 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 138,620,917 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Wollongong
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wollongong: Wollongong Post Office - approx. 1.1 km
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Wollongong Demographics
Wollongong and the postcode of 2500 has a total population of 39492 people, with a median age of 34 years. There are 19777 households in Wollongong, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1621 per week per household.
About 45% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Wollongong is $2056/month. By installing solar power in Wollongong, the average household could save 6.99% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $60070 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 2.05% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wollongong is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Wollongong
Coniston is a suburb located in the city of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia. It is situated just 5 kilometers from the Wollongong CBD and is bordered by the suburbs of Mangerton, Mount Saint Thomas, and Gwynneville. The suburb is known for its lush greenery, serene environment, and breathtaking views of the Illawarra Escarpment.
Coniston boasts of several attractions and features that make it an ideal location for solar power installation. The suburb has several parks and reserves, including the Coniston Park, which provides ample space for outdoor activities and recreation. The area is also home to several local landmarks, including the Coniston Railway Station, which is a heritage-listed railway station that serves as a gateway to the town.
Coniston enjoys abundant sunshine hours, making it an ideal location for solar power installation. With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, the suburb has the potential to produce significant amounts of solar energy. Solar installers in Coniston can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. While potential shading issues may arise due to the surrounding trees and buildings, proper planning and installation can mitigate these issues.