Solar Power Profile - Anstead, QLD 4070
More than 3255 homes in postcode 4070 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Anstead, Priors Pocket, Bellbowrie and Moggill.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 20,003 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 87,657 kWh per day, or 31,995 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 $5,599,090.875 per year.
Anstead and 4070 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 23,356.35 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 194,636,250 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4070
117th
State Wide
355th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Anstead
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Postcode 4070
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Daily Avg Sunshine in Anstead
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Anstead: Karalee - approx. 4.9 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Anstead, 4070
Anstead Demographics
Anstead and the postcode of 4070 has a total population of 11746 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 4138 households in Anstead, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3 with a median income of 2435 per week per household.
About 82% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Anstead is $2100/month. By installing solar power in Anstead, the average household could save 6.84% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $58812 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 1.36% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Anstead is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Anstead
Anstead is a charming suburb located in the western part of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is a peaceful and quiet place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The suburb is surrounded by lush greenery and picturesque mountain ranges such as Mount Coot-tha and D'Aguilar Range. Anstead is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and bird watchers.
The weather in Anstead is generally warm and sunny, with an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation in Anstead is facing north at an angle of 27 degrees. However, shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels as the surrounding trees and buildings may affect the solar yields.
Installing solar energy in Anstead is a great investment as it can significantly reduce electricity bills and carbon footprint. There are many solar installers in the area that can help residents and businesses to switch to renewable energy. By harnessing the abundant sunshine in Anstead, solar power can provide a reliable and sustainable source of energy for the community.