Solar Power Profile - Dunrobin, QLD 4728
More than 57 homes in postcode 4728 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Dunrobin, Garfield, Jericho and Mexico.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 404 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 2,061 kWh per day, or 752 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,299.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $131,646.375 per year.
Dunrobin and 4728 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 548.96 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 4,574,667 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4728
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Solar Power in Dunrobin
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Dunrobin: Dunrobin Station - approx. 11.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Dunrobin, 4728
Dunrobin Demographics
Dunrobin and the postcode of 4728 has a total population of 196 people, with a median age of 38 years. There are 138 households in Dunrobin, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1292 per week per household.
About 37% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Dunrobin is $542/month. By installing solar power in Dunrobin, the average household could save 35.36% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $303824 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 3.42% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Dunrobin is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Dunrobin
Dunrobin is a small town located in the Central Highlands Region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 800 kilometers northwest of Brisbane and 100 kilometers southwest of Mackay. The town is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including the Peak Range National Park and the Carnarvon Gorge National Park. Visitors to Dunrobin can enjoy hiking, camping, and birdwatching in these beautiful parks.
Dunrobin enjoys a sunny and warm climate, with an average of 300 sunny days per year. This makes it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in Dunrobin can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. While potential shading issues should be considered, the town's sunny weather conditions make it an excellent location for solar energy production.
Installing solar energy in Dunrobin offers many benefits, including reducing energy costs and decreasing reliance on non-renewable energy sources. Solar power is a clean and sustainable energy source that helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. By choosing to install solar energy in Dunrobin, residents and businesses can contribute to a more sustainable future while also saving money on their energy bills.