Solar Power Profile - Boonenne, QLD 4610
More than 2953 homes in postcode 4610 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Boonenne, Kingaroy Dc, Taabinga Village, Alice Creek, Ballogie, Benair, Booie, Boyneside, Chahpingah, Coolabunia, Corndale, Crawford, Dangore, Durong, Durong South, Ellesmere, Goodger, Gordonbrook, Haly Creek, Hodgleigh, Inverlaw, Ironpot, Kingaroy, Kumbia, Mannuem, Memerambi, Taabinga and Wattle Grove.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 16,958 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 76,733 kWh per day, or 28,008 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 $4,901,320.375 per year.
Boonenne and 4610 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 20,445.84 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 170,382,000 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4610
128th
State Wide
394th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Boonenne
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Boonenne: Goodger Store - approx. 5.4 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Boonenne, 4610
Boonenne Demographics
Boonenne and the postcode of 4610 has a total population of 13852 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 6420 households in Boonenne, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1249 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 Boonenne is $1200/month. By installing solar power in Boonenne, the average household could save 11.53% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $99108 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 2.56% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Boonenne is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Boonenne
Located in the South Burnett Region of Queensland, Australia, Alice Creek is a small town with a population of approximately 200 people. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the nearby Bunya Mountains National Park and the Tarong Power Station. Alice Creek is also home to a number of local businesses, including cafes, shops, and solar installers.
With an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day and an annual solar irradiance of around 5.5 kWh/m2/day, Alice Creek is an ideal location for solar power production. The town's sunny weather and low levels of shading make it easy to install solar panels and maximise solar yields. Solar power is an increasingly popular choice for residents of Alice Creek, and many homes and businesses have already made the switch to renewable energy.
By installing solar panels in Alice Creek, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. Solar power is a clean, reliable, and cost-effective source of energy, and it can help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and support the transition to a more sustainable future.