Solar Power Profile - Biggera Waters, QLD 4216
More than 7140 homes in postcode 4216 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Biggera Waters, Anglers Paradise, Currigee, Paradise Point Keys, Sovereign Islands, Coombabah, Hollywell, Paradise Point, Runaway Bay and South Stradbroke.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 39,870 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 174,716 kWh per day, or 63,771 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $11,159,984.5 per year.
Biggera Waters and 4216 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 46,552.83 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 387,940,250 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4216
38th
State Wide
97th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Biggera Waters
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Biggera Waters: Gold Coast Seaway - approx. 3.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Biggera Waters, 4216
Biggera Waters Demographics
Biggera Waters and the postcode of 4216 has a total population of 36713 people, with a median age of 50 years. There are 18751 households in Biggera Waters, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1336 per week per household.
About 59% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Biggera Waters is $1800/month. By installing solar power in Biggera Waters, the average household could save 7.1% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $60990 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 2.21% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Biggera Waters is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Biggera Waters
ANGLERS PARADISE is a small suburb located on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. It is situated on the southern bank of the Coomera River, providing easy access to the river and the ocean. The town is known for its beautiful scenery, with lush greenery and stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges.
With an average of 245 sunny days per year and an average temperature of 26°C, ANGLERS PARADISE is an ideal location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in this area is between 20-30 degrees, facing north to northeast to maximize solar yields. However, shading can be an issue in some areas, so it's important to consult with a professional solar installer to determine the best location for panels.
By installing solar energy in ANGLERS PARADISE, residents can take advantage of the abundant sunshine and reduce their carbon footprint. Solar power is a renewable energy source that is both environmentally friendly and cost-effective. With the help of local solar installers, residents can easily switch to solar power and enjoy the benefits of clean energy while saving money on their electricity bills.