Solar Power Profile - Drillham, QLD 4424
More than 46 homes in postcode 4424 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Drillham, Drillham South and Glenaubyn.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 311 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,490 kWh per day, or 544 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,044 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $95,173.75 per year.
Drillham and 4424 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 397.12 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 3,309,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4424
400th
State Wide
2351st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Drillham
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Drillham: Drillham - approx. 147 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Drillham, 4424
Drillham Demographics
Drillham and the postcode of 4424 has a total population of 213 people, with a median age of 37 years. There are 116 households in Drillham, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1437 per week per household.
About 41% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Drillham is $1100/month. By installing solar power in Drillham, the average household could save 15.48% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $133069 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 2.74% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Drillham is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Drillham
Drillham is a small town located in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated approximately 300 km west of Brisbane and 50 km north of Miles. Drillham is known for its peaceful and friendly atmosphere, making it a great place to live or visit.
One of the main attractions of Drillham is the Drillham Heritage Trail, which takes visitors on a journey through the town's rich history. The trail includes a number of heritage-listed sites, including the Drillham Railway Station and the Drillham War Memorial.
Drillham is also an ideal location for solar power. With an average of over 300 days of sunshine per year, the town has a high solar yield potential. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize energy production. Additionally, the town's relatively low levels of shading make it an ideal location for solar energy systems.