Solar Power Profile - Kenmore, QLD 4069
More than 7424 homes in postcode 4069 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Kenmore, Kenmore Dc, Lone Pine, Brookfield, Chapel Hill, Fig Tree Pocket, Kenmore East, Kenmore Hills, Pinjarra Hills, Pullenvale and Upper Brookfield.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 46,965 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 203,568 kWh per day, or 74,302 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $13,002,906 per year.
Kenmore and 4069 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 54,240.46 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 452,003,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4069
27th
State Wide
62nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Kenmore
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kenmore: Kenmore Alert - approx. 816 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Kenmore, 4069
Kenmore Demographics
Kenmore and the postcode of 4069 has a total population of 34201 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 12176 households in Kenmore, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3 with a median income of 3019 per week per household.
About 81% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Kenmore is $2500/month. By installing solar power in Kenmore, the average household could save 5.75% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $49402 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 1.1% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Kenmore is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Kenmore
BROOKFIELD QLD 4069 is a charming suburb located in the western part of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is a peaceful and picturesque town that offers a perfect blend of modernity and nature. Brookfield is surrounded by lush greenery, and it is home to many parks, reserves, and walking trails.
One of the main attractions of Brookfield is the Brookfield Showgrounds, which hosts the annual Brookfield Show. The show is a celebration of the rural lifestyle and features livestock shows, wood chopping, and other traditional activities. Another popular attraction is the Brookfield General Store, which is a historic building that has been serving the community since 1890.
Brookfield is an ideal location for solar power installation due to its high levels of sunshine hours. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunlight per day, which is more than enough to generate significant amounts of solar energy. Additionally, Brookfield has a relatively low risk of shading issues, making it an optimal location for solar panel installation. By installing solar panels in Brookfield, homeowners and businesses can significantly reduce their energy bills and contribute to a cleaner environment.