Solar Power Profile - Hirstglen, QLD 4359
More than 331 homes in postcode 4359 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Hirstglen, Ascot, Budgee, East Greenmount, Greenmount, Greenmount East and West Haldon.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,040 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 9,182 kWh per day, or 3,351 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $586,500.25 per year.
Hirstglen and 4359 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 2,446.23 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 20,385,250 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4359
303rd
State Wide
1616th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Hirstglen
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Hirstglen: Mirrabooka - approx. 4.8 km
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Hirstglen Demographics
Hirstglen and the postcode of 4359 has a total population of 1244 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 536 households in Hirstglen, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1625 per week per household.
About 74% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Hirstglen is $1313/month. By installing solar power in Hirstglen, the average household could save 11.35% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $97547 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 2.12% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Hirstglen is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Hirstglen
Ascot is a small town located in the Southern Downs region of Queensland, Australia. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges such as the Great Dividing Range and the Bunya Mountains. The town is known for its peaceful environment, fresh air, and scenic views, making it a perfect location for nature lovers and tourists.
With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, Ascot is an ideal location for harnessing solar energy. The town's sunny weather and clear skies make it an excellent place for installing solar panels. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce carbon emissions and save money on electricity bills. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in Ascot can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and generate their own electricity.
There are several solar installers in the area that can help residents and businesses in Ascot to install solar panels. These solar installers can provide expert advice on the optimal solar panel angle and orientation, potential shading issues, and solar yields. By working with a reputable solar installer, residents and businesses in Ascot can ensure that their solar panels are installed correctly and efficiently, maximizing their solar energy production.