Solar Power Profile - Collinsville, QLD 4804
More than 431 homes in postcode 4804 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Collinsville, Mount Coolon, Mount Wyatt, Newlands, Scottville and Springlands.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,895 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 14,065 kWh per day, or 5,134 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 $898,401.875 per year.
Collinsville and 4804 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 3,747.82 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 31,231,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4804
279th
State Wide
1428th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Collinsville
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Collinsville: Collinsville Post Office - approx. 525 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Collinsville, 4804
Collinsville Demographics
Collinsville and the postcode of 4804 has a total population of 1591 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 1108 households in Collinsville, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1242 per week per household.
About 39% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Collinsville is $1000/month. By installing solar power in Collinsville, the average household could save 17.57% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $150950 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 3.26% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Collinsville is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Collinsville
Collinsville is a small town located in the heart of Queensland, Australia, with a population of just over 1,200 people. The town is situated in the Whitsunday Region, approximately 1,100 km north of Brisbane. Collinsville is known for its rich coal mining history, which has played a significant role in the town's growth and development over the years.
Despite being a small town, Collinsville offers a range of attractions and features for visitors to enjoy. One of the most popular attractions is the Bowen River Rodeo, which takes place annually and draws in visitors from all over the country. Other attractions include the Collinsville Coalface Experience, which provides visitors with an insight into the town's coal mining history, and the Collinsville Solar Power Station, which is one of the largest solar power plants in Australia.
With over 300 days of sunshine each year, Collinsville is an ideal location for solar power production and installation. The town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation make it an attractive location for solar installers, with potential shading issues being minimal. The high levels of solar irradiation in the region mean that solar yields are excellent, making Collinsville an ideal location for renewable energy projects. Additionally, the use of solar power in Collinsville helps to reduce the town's carbon footprint and reliance on fossil fuels, making it a sustainable and environmentally-friendly option for energy production.