Solar Power Profile - Gilberton, QLD 4208
More than 6321 homes in postcode 4208 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Gilberton, Burnside, Halfway Creek, Jacobs Well, Kingsholme, Norwell, Ormeau and Ormeau Hills.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 42,840 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 186,710 kWh per day, or 68,149 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,916.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $11,926,101.25 per year.
Gilberton and 4208 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 49,748.77 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 414,573,083 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4208
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State Wide
105th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Gilberton
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed
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Daily Avg Sunshine in Gilberton
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Gilberton: Woongoolba - approx. 4.8 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Gilberton, 4208
Gilberton Demographics
Gilberton and the postcode of 4208 has a total population of 23264 people, with a median age of 34 years. There are 7937 households in Gilberton, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.1 with a median income of 2136 per week per household.
About 69% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Gilberton is $2000/month. By installing solar power in Gilberton, the average household could save 7.98% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $68614 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 1.73% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Gilberton is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Gilberton
Burnside is a suburb located in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It is situated just south of Beenleigh and is close to the Pacific Motorway, making it easily accessible. Burnside is a small and quiet town with a population of around 3,000 people. It is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the nearby Mount Warren Park and Mount Tamborine.
One of the main attractions of Burnside is its abundance of sunshine. The town experiences an average of 245 sunny days per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, solar yields in Burnside can be maximised, providing residents with a reliable and renewable source of energy. Solar installers in Burnside can help homeowners and businesses to take advantage of the town's sunny climate and reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources.
Installing solar panels in Burnside has numerous benefits, including reducing energy bills, lowering carbon emissions, and increasing property values. With the rising cost of electricity and growing concerns about climate change, many residents are turning to solar power as a way to save money and help the environment. By harnessing the power of the sun, Burnside can become a more sustainable and self-sufficient community.