Solar Power Profile - Baroon Pocket, QLD 4552
More than 3200 homes in postcode 4552 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Baroon Pocket, Mountain View, Bald Knob, Balmoral Ridge, Booroobin, Cambroon, Conondale, Crystal Waters, Curramore, Elaman Creek, Harper Creek, Maleny, North Maleny, Reesville, Witta and Wootha.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 16,600 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 71,163 kWh per day, or 25,974 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,545,536.625 per year.
Baroon Pocket and 4552 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 18,961.02 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 158,008,500 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4552
135th
State Wide
464th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Baroon Pocket
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Postcode 4552
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Daily Avg Sunshine in Baroon Pocket
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Baroon Pocket: Baroon Pocket Dam - approx. 938 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Baroon Pocket, 4552
Baroon Pocket Demographics
Baroon Pocket and the postcode of 4552 has a total population of 8248 people, with a median age of 56 years. There are 4141 households in Baroon Pocket, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1259 per week per household.
About 70% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Baroon Pocket is $1700/month. By installing solar power in Baroon Pocket, the average household could save 6.89% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $59196 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 2.15% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Baroon Pocket is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Baroon Pocket
Balmoral Ridge is a charming town located in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland, Australia. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty, rolling hills, and lush greenery. The town is home to many local attractions, including the Balmoral Lookout, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, and the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, a nature reserve that is home to many native Australian animals and plants.
Balmoral Ridge enjoys a subtropical climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. The town receives an average of 4.2 hours of sunlight per day, with the highest levels of sunshine occurring between December and February. Solar installers in Balmoral Ridge can take advantage of the town's sunny weather and optimal solar panel angles and orientations to produce high yields of solar energy.
Installing solar energy in Balmoral Ridge has many benefits. Not only does it help reduce your carbon footprint and promote renewable energy, but it can also save you money on your energy bills. With the town's sunny weather and optimal solar panel angles and orientations, solar power is an excellent investment for homeowners and businesses alike. Solar installers in Balmoral Ridge can help you design and install a solar energy system that meets your energy needs and fits your budget.