Solar Power Profile - Arana Hills, QLD 4054
More than 2619 homes in postcode 4054 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Arana Hills, Grovely and Keperra.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 12,625 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 54,724 kWh per day, or 19,974 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,341.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,495,495.5 per year.
Arana Hills and 4054 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 14,581.02 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 121,508,500 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4054
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Solar Power in Arana Hills
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Arana Hills: Keperra Country Golf Club - approx. 1.5 km
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Arana Hills Demographics
Arana Hills and the postcode of 4054 has a total population of 13544 people, with a median age of 38 years. There are 5557 households in Arana Hills, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1949 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 Arana Hills is $1950/month. By installing solar power in Arana Hills, the average household could save 5.73% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $49261 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 1.32% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Arana Hills is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Arana Hills
Arana Hills is a suburb located in the Moreton Bay Region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 12 kilometers north-west of Brisbane's central business district. The suburb is known for its natural beauty, with a number of parks and reserves in the area, including the Keperra Bushland Reserve, Bunyaville Conservation Park, and the South Pine River.
Arana Hills has a subtropical climate, with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The area experiences an average of 261 days of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels should be installed facing north and at an angle of around 27 degrees to maximize energy production. While there may be some shading issues in certain areas, a reputable solar installer can work with homeowners to find the best solution for their specific property.
Installing solar power in Arana Hills can provide numerous benefits, including reducing electricity bills and decreasing reliance on fossil fuels. With the abundance of sunshine in the area, homeowners can expect to see significant energy savings over time. Additionally, switching to renewable energy sources like solar power can help reduce carbon emissions and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.