Solar Power Profile - Atkinsons Dam, QLD 4311
More than 3169 homes in postcode 4311 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Atkinsons Dam, Lake Wivenhoe, Brightview, Buaraba, Buaraba South, Churchable, Clarendon, Coolana, Coominya, Lockyer Waters, Lowood, Minden, Mount Tarampa, Patrick Estate, Prenzlau, Rifle Range, Tarampa and Wivenhoe Hill.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 18,761 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 83,106 kWh per day, or 30,334 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $5,308,395.75 per year.
Atkinsons Dam and 4311 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 22,143.82 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 184,531,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4311
112nd
State Wide
336th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Atkinsons Dam
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Atkinsons Dam: Atkinsons Dam - approx. 1.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Atkinsons Dam, 4311
Atkinsons Dam Demographics
Atkinsons Dam and the postcode of 4311 has a total population of 9722 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 4025 households in Atkinsons Dam, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1334 per week per household.
About 67% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Atkinsons Dam is $1387/month. By installing solar power in Atkinsons Dam, the average household could save 9.98% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $85746 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 2.39% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Atkinsons Dam is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Atkinsons Dam
Atkinsons Dam is a small town located in the Somerset Region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated on the eastern side of the Great Dividing Range, approximately 100km west of Brisbane. The town is named after Atkinsons Reservoir, which is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and camping. The dam is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the nearby mountain ranges of Mount Mistake and Mount Castle.
Atkinsons Dam has a subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The town enjoys an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, homeowners and businesses in Atkinsons Dam can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to generate their own electricity and reduce their reliance on the grid. Solar installers in the area can help residents choose the best solar panels for their needs, taking into account potential shading issues and solar yields.
Installing solar energy in Atkinsons Dam has many benefits. Not only does it reduce electricity bills and provide a reliable source of renewable energy, but it also helps to reduce the town's carbon footprint. By generating electricity from the sun, residents can contribute to a cleaner, greener future for their community. With the increasing popularity of solar power in Australia, Atkinsons Dam is well-positioned to take advantage of this technology and become a leader in renewable energy.