Solar Power Profile - Banks Island, QLD 4875

More than 146 homes in postcode 4875 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Banks Island, Boigu, Boigu Island, Burrar Islet, Dowar Islet, Guijar Islet, Iama, Iama Island, Jervis Island, Masig, Mer Island, Talbot Island, Ugar Island, Waua Islet, Badu Island, Coconut Island, Darnley Island, Dauan Island, Erub, Erub Island, Horn, Horn Island, Keriri Island, Kubin, Kubin Village, Mabuiag, Mabuiag Island, Masig Island, Moa Island, Mulgrave Island, Murray Island, Poruma Island, Prince Of Wales, Saibai Island, Stephens Island, Thursday Island, Warraber Island, Warraber Islet, Yam Island and Yorke Island.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,809 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,876 kWh per day, or 3,240 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $3,896.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $566,954.5 per year.

Banks Island and 4875 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 2,365.2 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 19,710,000 km worth of car emissions.

Solar Ranking

Postcode 4875

308^th

State Wide

1681^st

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Banks Island

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Banks Island: Thursday Island Township - approx. 46 km

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Community Solar Statistics - Banks Island, 4875

Banks Island Demographics

Banks Island and the postcode of 4875 has a total population of 6677 people, with a median age of 28 years. There are 2356 households in Banks Island, with an average of 1.1 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.3 with a median income of 1362 per week per household.

About 9% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Banks Island is $1791/month. By installing solar power in Banks Island, the average household could save 18.13% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $155795 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 5.5% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Banks Island is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data

About Banks Island

BADU ISLAND QLD 4875 is a small island located in the northern part of the Torres Strait, just off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The island is known for its stunning natural beauty, with crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches. Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including fishing, snorkelling, and hiking. The island is also home to a number of cultural attractions, including the Badu Art Centre, which showcases the work of local artists.

With its location in the tropics, BADU ISLAND QLD 4875 enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year. The island has an average of over 300 sunny days per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers on the island can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. While shading can be an issue in some areas, careful planning and design can help to minimise these issues.

Installing solar energy systems on BADU ISLAND QLD 4875 can provide a range of benefits, including reduced energy costs, increased energy independence, and a reduced carbon footprint. With the island's abundant sunshine and favourable solar conditions, solar power is an excellent choice for both residential and commercial properties. By working with experienced solar installers, property owners can ensure that their solar energy systems are designed and installed to maximise performance and efficiency.