Solar Power Profile - Woolgoolga, NSW 2456
More than 3567 homes in postcode 2456 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Woolgoolga, Arrawarra, Arrawarra Headland, Corindi Beach, Dirty Creek, Emerald Beach, Mullaway, Red Rock, Safety Beach, Sandy Beach and Upper Corindi.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 19,023 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 81,096 kWh per day, or 29,600 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 $5,180,007 per year.
Woolgoolga and 2456 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 21,608 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 180,066,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2456
94th
State Wide
330th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Woolgoolga
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Woolgoolga: Woolgoolga (clear Place) - approx. 1.4 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Woolgoolga
Coffs Solar Energy
Shop 4, 26b Isles Drive, North Boambee Valley, 2450The highest rated solar company on the Coffs Coast.
Community Solar Statistics - Woolgoolga, 2456
Woolgoolga Demographics
Woolgoolga and the postcode of 2456 has a total population of 16253 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 6970 households in Woolgoolga, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1404 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 Woolgoolga is $1798/month. By installing solar power in Woolgoolga, the average household could save 6.81% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $58514 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 2.01% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Woolgoolga is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Woolgoolga
Located on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, Arrawarra is a small coastal town that offers a range of attractions and features for visitors and residents alike. With its pristine beaches, clear blue waters, and lush greenery, Arrawarra is a popular destination for surfing, fishing, and bushwalking.
When it comes to solar power, Arrawarra's location and climate make it an ideal place for solar installation. With an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, the town receives plenty of sunlight throughout the year. Additionally, the town's location on the coast means that there are few shading issues, which can help to maximise solar yields. Solar installers in Arrawarra can also take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to ensure that solar panels are positioned for maximum efficiency.
By installing solar energy systems in Arrawarra, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to produce clean, renewable energy. Not only does this help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, but it can also lead to significant cost savings on energy bills. Additionally, the Australian government offers a range of incentives and rebates for solar installation, making it an affordable option for many households and businesses in the area.