Solar Power Profile - Bayview Heights, QLD 4868
More than 4261 homes in postcode 4868 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Bayview Heights, Tarrawarra, Mount Sheridan, White Rock and Woree.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 29,913 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 139,632 kWh per day, or 50,966 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,107.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $8,918,994 per year.
Bayview Heights and 4868 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 37,205.18 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 310,043,167 km worth of car emissions.
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Bayview Heights: Mt Sheridan - approx. 3.7 km
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Bayview Heights Demographics
Bayview Heights and the postcode of 4868 has a total population of 20821 people, with a median age of 38 years. There are 8621 households in Bayview Heights, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1554 per week per household.
About 61% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Bayview Heights is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Bayview Heights, the average household could save 11.58% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $99505 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 2.61% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Bayview Heights is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Bayview Heights
Bayview Heights is a beautiful suburb located in the southern part of Cairns, Queensland, Australia. The town is surrounded by lush greenery, and it offers a peaceful and serene atmosphere to its residents. Bayview Heights has a population of around 5,000 people, and it is known for its stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges, including Walsh's Pyramid, Bartle Frere, and Bellenden Ker.
The town experiences a tropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature in Bayview Heights is around 25°C, and it receives an average of 2,400 hours of sunshine per year. These weather conditions make Bayview Heights an ideal location for solar power installations. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, residents can harness the power of the sun to generate clean and renewable energy for their homes.
Installing solar panels in Bayview Heights has numerous benefits. Not only does it help homeowners save money on their energy bills, but it also reduces their carbon footprint and contributes to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. There are several reputable solar installers in Bayview Heights who can help residents design and install a solar power system that meets their specific energy needs. By going solar, residents of Bayview Heights can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and contribute to a greener future for their community.