Solar Power Profile - Darts Creek, QLD 4695
More than 288 homes in postcode 4695 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Darts Creek, Ambrose, Bracewell, East End, Machine Creek, Mount Larcom and The Narrows.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,574 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 7,235 kWh per day, or 2,641 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $462,135.625 per year.
Darts Creek and 4695 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 1,927.93 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 16,066,083 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4695
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Solar Power in Darts Creek
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Darts Creek: Darts Creek - approx. 1.8 km
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Darts Creek Demographics
Darts Creek and the postcode of 4695 has a total population of 983 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 439 households in Darts Creek, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1519 per week per household.
About 70% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Darts Creek is $1445/month. By installing solar power in Darts Creek, the average household could save 9.21% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $79139 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 2.02% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Darts Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Darts Creek
Located in the Gladstone Region of Queensland, Australia, Ambrose is a small town with a population of just over 500 people. Despite its size, Ambrose has a lot to offer visitors and residents alike. The town is surrounded by natural beauty, including the stunning Mount Larcom and Mount Hope, which provide breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. There are also several parks and reserves in the area, including the Ambrose Recreation Grounds and the Mount Larcom Conservation Park, which offer opportunities for hiking, picnicking, and other outdoor activities.
Ambrose is known for its warm, sunny weather, with an average of over 300 days of sunshine per year. This makes it an ideal location for solar power, with ample opportunities for solar panel installation and high solar yields. Solar installers in Ambrose can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, as well as the lack of significant shading issues. With the increasing focus on renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions, Ambrose is well-positioned to become a leader in solar power in the Gladstone Region and beyond.
Installing solar energy in Ambrose has numerous benefits, both for individual homeowners and for the wider community. Solar power can help reduce electricity bills and provide a reliable source of energy, even during power outages. It also helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and contributes to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. For businesses and organizations in Ambrose, solar power can also be a smart financial investment, with potential cost savings and opportunities for revenue generation through feed-in tariffs. Overall, Ambrose is a great location for solar power and a prime example of how small towns can lead the way in renewable energy.