Solar Power Profile - Coorparoo, QLD 4151
More than 1886 homes in postcode 4151 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Coorparoo, Coorparoo Bc and Coorparoo Dc.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 12,460 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 54,899 kWh per day, or 20,038 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 $3,506,673.625 per year.
Coorparoo and 4151 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 14,627.74 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 121,897,833 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4151
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Solar Power in Coorparoo
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Coorparoo: Coorparoo Bowls Club - approx. 1.1 km
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Coorparoo Demographics
Coorparoo and the postcode of 4151 has a total population of 17257 people, with a median age of 35 years. There are 8279 households in Coorparoo, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 2105 per week per household.
About 48% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Coorparoo is $2047/month. By installing solar power in Coorparoo, the average household could save 7.54% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $64804 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 1.69% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Coorparoo is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Coorparoo
Coorparoo is a suburb located in the south-east of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. This suburb is known for its beautiful parks, including the popular Whites Hill Reserve, which offers stunning views of the city and a great place to relax. Coorparoo is also home to a variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops, making it a great place to visit or live.
When it comes to solar power, Coorparoo is a great location due to its high levels of sunshine hours and the optimal solar panel angle and orientation. With an average of 5.2 peak sun hours per day, homeowners in Coorparoo can benefit from installing solar panels on their roofs. However, it is important to consider any potential shading issues that may affect solar yields.
By installing solar panels in Coorparoo, homeowners can reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources and save money on their electricity bills. There are a variety of solar installers in the area that can help homeowners design and install a solar panel system that is tailored to their specific needs.