Solar Power Profile - Gilla, QLD 4314
More than 412 homes in postcode 4314 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Gilla, Benarkin, Blackbutt, Colinton, Harlin, Linville, Moore, Nukku, Taromeo, Teelah, Avoca Vale, Benarkin North, Blackbutt North, Blackbutt South, Cherry Creek, Googa Creek, Mount Binga and Mount Stanley.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,408 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 15,098 kWh per day, or 5,511 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,363.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $964,384.75 per year.
Gilla and 4314 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 4,023.03 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 33,525,250 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4314
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State Wide
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Solar Power in Gilla
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Gilla: Blackbutt Post Office - approx. 5.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Gilla, 4314
Gilla Demographics
Gilla and the postcode of 4314 has a total population of 2936 people, with a median age of 57 years. There are 1755 households in Gilla, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 831 per week per household.
About 62% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Gilla is $983/month. By installing solar power in Gilla, the average household could save 20.04% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $172174 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 5.47% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Gilla is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Gilla
Avoca Vale is a small town located in the Lockyer Valley region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 30 kilometers west of Ipswich and 100 kilometers west of Brisbane. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills and picturesque landscapes that make it a popular destination for tourists and nature enthusiasts.
One of the main attractions of Avoca Vale is its proximity to several local mountain ranges, including the Great Dividing Range and the Main Range. These ranges provide a stunning backdrop to the town and offer opportunities for hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities.
Avoca Vale is also an ideal location for solar power due to its high levels of sunshine and clear skies. With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, the town is well-suited for solar panel installation. Additionally, the optimal solar panel angle for Avoca Vale is around 27 degrees, which can help to maximize solar yields. Local solar installers can provide expert advice on solar panel orientation and shading issues to ensure that homeowners and businesses can take full advantage of the town's abundant solar resources.