Solar Power Profile - Castaways Beach, QLD 4567
More than 2669 homes in postcode 4567 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Castaways Beach, Little Cove, Noosa Heads, Sunrise Beach and Sunshine Beach.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 17,386 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 77,430 kWh per day, or 28,262 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,945,841.25 per year.
Castaways Beach and 4567 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 20,631.26 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 171,927,167 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4567
124th
State Wide
375th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Castaways Beach
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Castaways Beach: Noosaville - approx. 2.9 km
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Castaways Beach Demographics
Castaways Beach and the postcode of 4567 has a total population of 10915 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 6749 households in Castaways Beach, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1833 per week per household.
About 50% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Castaways Beach is $2167/month. By installing solar power in Castaways Beach, the average household could save 7.12% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $61215 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 1.94% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Castaways Beach is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Castaways Beach
Castaways Beach is a small coastal town located in Queensland, Australia. It is situated just south of Noosa Heads and is known for its pristine beaches, clear waters, and relaxed atmosphere. The town is surrounded by natural beauty, including the Noosa National Park and the stunning Mount Coolum.
Castaways Beach is an ideal location for solar power due to its abundant sunshine hours. With an average of 300 sunny days per year, the town enjoys some of the highest levels of solar irradiation in Australia. This makes it an excellent location for solar panel installations, with optimal panel angles and orientations easily achievable. Additionally, the town's relatively flat landscape means that there are few shading issues to contend with, further increasing the potential yield of solar power systems.
Installing solar energy systems in Castaways Beach has a number of benefits. Not only does it allow residents to take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine, but it also helps to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and lower their carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help to reduce energy costs and provide a reliable source of electricity. There are a number of reputable solar installers in the area who can help residents to design and install solar power systems that meet their specific needs.