Solar Power Profile - Yarragong, NSW 2871
More than 1599 homes in postcode 2871 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Yarragong, Bandon, Bedgerabong, Bedgerebong, Bundaburrah, Calarie, Carrawabbity, Corinella, Cumbijowa, Fairholme, Forbes, Garema, Grawlin, Gunning Gap, Jemalong, Mulyandry, Ooma, Paytens Bridge, Warroo, Weelong and Wirrinya.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 11,048 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 48,678 kWh per day, or 17,767 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,916.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,109,307.25 per year.
Yarragong and 2871 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 12,969.91 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 108,082,583 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2871
179th
State Wide
651st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Yarragong
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yarragong: Forbes (muddy Water) - approx. 7.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Yarragong, 2871
Yarragong Demographics
Yarragong and the postcode of 2871 has a total population of 8097 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 3860 households in Yarragong, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1249 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 Yarragong is $1257/month. By installing solar power in Yarragong, the average household could save 12.7% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $109170 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 2.95% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Yarragong is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Yarragong
Bandon is a small town located in New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in the Central West region of the state and has a population of around 200 people. Despite its small size, Bandon has a number of features and attractions that make it an interesting place to visit.
One of the main attractions in Bandon is the Bandon Lookout, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There are also a number of walking trails in the area, including the Bandon Nature Walk, which takes visitors through a beautiful forested area. Other attractions in the town include the Bandon Hotel, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.
Bandon is located in an area that receives plenty of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. The town has an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, which is more than enough to generate significant amounts of solar energy. Solar installers in Bandon can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to ensure that solar yields are maximised. Additionally, potential shading issues should be taken into account when installing solar panels in the area.