Solar Power Profile - Young, NSW 2594
More than 2154 homes in postcode 2594 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Young, Ashville, Yannawah, Barwang, Berthong, Bribbaree, Bulla Creek, Burrangong, Kikiamah, Maimuru, Memagong, Milvale, Monteagle, Thuddungra, Tubbul and Weedallion.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 15,746 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 67,124 kWh per day, or 24,500 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,980.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,287,545.5 per year.
Young and 2594 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 17,885 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 149,041,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 2594
145th
State Wide
501st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Young
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Postcode 2594
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Young: Young Post Office - approx. 1.9 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Young, 2594
Young Demographics
Young and the postcode of 2594 has a total population of 11171 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 5183 households in Young, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1186 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 Young is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Young, the average household could save 12.69% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $109078 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 3.21% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Young is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Young
ASHVILLE is a small town located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated approximately 40 km south of the city of Wagga Wagga and has a population of around 300 people. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is known for its peaceful and relaxed atmosphere.
ASHVILLE is a great place to visit for those interested in outdoor activities. The town is located near the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, which offer a range of hiking and biking trails. Visitors can also explore the nearby Kyeamba Valley, which is home to a range of native wildlife, including kangaroos and wallabies.
ASHVILLE is an ideal location for solar power production and installation. The town enjoys an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent location for solar panels. Solar installers in ASHVILLE can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Additionally, the town's relatively low levels of shading make it an ideal location for solar power production. By installing solar panels in ASHVILLE, residents and businesses can take advantage of renewable energy and reduce their carbon footprint.