Solar Power Profile - Karawatha, QLD 4117
More than 534 homes in postcode 4117 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Karawatha and Berrinba.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 6,756 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 29,768 kWh per day, or 10,865 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $3,577 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,901,431 per year.
Karawatha and 4117 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 7,931.45 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 66,095,417 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Karawatha
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Karawatha: Kuraby Beenleigh Road - approx. 2.8 km
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Karawatha Demographics
Karawatha and the postcode of 4117 has a total population of 2772 people, with a median age of 28 years. There are 837 households in Karawatha, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.5 with a median income of 1872 per week per household.
About 52% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Karawatha is $1777/month. By installing solar power in Karawatha, the average household could save 16.77% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $144151 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 3.67% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Karawatha is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Karawatha
Berrinba is a suburb located in the city of Logan, Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 25 km south of Brisbane CBD and is easily accessible via the Pacific Motorway. The suburb is known for its industrial estates, which provide employment opportunities to the local population. Berrinba Wetlands is a popular attraction in the area, offering visitors a chance to explore the natural beauty of the region.
Berrinba has a subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature during summer ranges from 20°C to 30°C, while in winter, it ranges from 10°C to 20°C. The suburb receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in Berrinba can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields.
Installing solar energy in Berrinba has many benefits, including reducing electricity bills and carbon footprint. The suburb's abundant sunshine hours make it an ideal location for producing solar power. Solar panels can be installed on rooftops or in open spaces to generate renewable energy. With the increasing demand for sustainable energy sources, Berrinba residents can contribute to a greener future by adopting solar power. By choosing reliable solar installers in Berrinba, residents can ensure that their solar systems are installed correctly and efficiently, providing them with long-term energy savings.