Solar Power Profile - Branch Creek, QLD 4625
More than 606 homes in postcode 4625 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Branch Creek, Aranbanga, Ban Ban, Ban Ban Springs, Barlyne, Binjour, Blairmore, Bon Accord, Byrnestown, Campbell Creek, Deep Creek, Dirnbir, Dundarrah, Gayndah, Ginoondan, Gooroolba, Harriet, Humphery, Ideraway, Mingo, Mount Debateable, Mount Lawless, Mount Steadman, Penwhaupell, Pile Gully, Reids Creek, Stockhaven, The Limits, Toondahra, Wahoon, Wetheron, Wilson Valley, Woodmillar and Yenda.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,853 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 17,892 kWh per day, or 6,531 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,916.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,142,851.5 per year.
Branch Creek and 4625 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 4,767.63 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 39,730,250 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4625
253rd
State Wide
1283rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Branch Creek
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Branch Creek: Malanda - approx. 14.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Branch Creek, 4625
Branch Creek Demographics
Branch Creek and the postcode of 4625 has a total population of 2317 people, with a median age of 48 years. There are 1231 households in Branch Creek, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1120 per week per household.
About 51% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Branch Creek is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Branch Creek, the average household could save 14.74% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $126710 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 3.29% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Branch Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Branch Creek
ARANBANGA QLD 4625 is a small town located in the North Burnett Region of Queensland, Australia. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, including the Mount Perry Range and the Burnett Range. The town is known for its peaceful and serene environment, making it an ideal location for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
With an average of 300 sunny days per year and an annual average temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, ARANBANGA QLD 4625 is an ideal location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in this area is around 23 degrees, facing north. Potential shading issues can be mitigated by careful placement of solar panels and trimming of trees. With such high levels of sunshine, solar yields in this area can be very high, making it an attractive location for solar installers.
Installing solar energy in ARANBANGA QLD 4625 can have many benefits. Not only can it help to reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner environment, but it can also help you to save money on your energy bills. With the high levels of sunshine in this area, you can generate a significant amount of energy from solar power, reducing your reliance on the grid and potentially even allowing you to sell excess energy back to the grid.