Solar Power Profile - Gin Gin, QLD 4671
More than 1733 homes in postcode 4671 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Gin Gin, Boolboonda, Booyal, Bullyard, Bungadoo, Dalysford, Damascus, Delan, Doughboy, Drinan, Duingal, Gaeta, Good Night, Horse Camp, Kolonga, Lake Monduran, Maroondan, Mcilwraith, Molangul, Monduran, Moolboolaman, Morganville, Mount Perry, Mungy, Nearum, New Moonta, Redhill Farms, Skyring Reserve, St Agnes, St Kilda, Takilberan, Tirroan, Wallaville, Wonbah and Wonbah Forest.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,532 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 38,605 kWh per day, or 14,091 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,465,894.375 per year.
Gin Gin and 4671 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 10,286.43 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 85,720,250 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4671
194th
State Wide
829th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Gin Gin
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Gin Gin: Gin Gin Post Office - approx. 1.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Gin Gin, 4671
Gin Gin Demographics
Gin Gin and the postcode of 4671 has a total population of 5529 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 2926 households in Gin Gin, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 958 per week per household.
About 64% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Gin Gin is $1000/month. By installing solar power in Gin Gin, the average household could save 11.71% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $100633 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 2.82% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Gin Gin is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Gin Gin
BOOLBOONDA is a small town located in the North Burnett Region of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated approximately 340 km north-west of Brisbane and 100 km west of Bundaberg. BOOLBOONDA is known for its peaceful atmosphere and stunning natural beauty. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges such as the Mount Walsh National Park, which is a popular destination for hiking and camping enthusiasts.
BOOLBOONDA is blessed with abundant sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, which is perfect for producing solar energy. Solar installers in BOOLBOONDA can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. There are also minimal shading issues in the area, which means that solar panels can be installed with ease.
Installing solar energy in BOOLBOONDA can help residents and businesses save money on their energy bills while also reducing their carbon footprint. With the increasing demand for renewable energy, solar power is becoming an attractive option for many people. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses in BOOLBOONDA can contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.