Solar Power Profile - Kensington, QLD 4670
More than 21077 homes in postcode 4670 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Kensington, Bundaberg Dc, Burnett Downs, Glenforest, Oakwood, Santa Fe Heights, Windermere, Abbotsford, Alloway, Ashfield, Avenell Heights, Avoca, Avondale, Bargara, Branyan, Bucca, Bundaberg, Bundaberg Central, Bundaberg East, Bundaberg North, Bundaberg South, Bundaberg West, Burnett Heads, Calavos, Coonarr, Coral Cove, Electra, Elliott, Elliott Heads, Fairymead, Givelda, Gooburrum, Innes Park, Kalkie, Kepnock, Kinkuna, Meadowvale, Millbank, Mon Repos, Moore Park, Moore Park Beach, Moorland, Mullett Creek, Norville, Pine Creek, Qunaba, Rubyanna, Sharon, South Bingera, South Kolan, Svensson Heights, Thabeban, Walkervale, Watalgan, Welcome Creek, Winfield and Woongarra.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 115,970 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 544,100 kWh per day, or 198,597 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $34,754,387.5 per year.
Kensington and 4670 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 144,975.81 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 1,208,131,750 km worth of car emissions.
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kensington: Bundaberg Aero - approx. 1.6 km
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Kensington Demographics
Kensington and the postcode of 4670 has a total population of 78116 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 35764 households in Kensington, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1194 per week per household.
About 61% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Kensington is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Kensington, the average household could save 10.65% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $91485 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 2.67% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Kensington is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Kensington
Abbotsford is a charming suburb located in the city of Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia. It is situated just 5km from the city centre, making it a convenient place to live or visit. The town is known for its peaceful and friendly atmosphere, with plenty of green spaces and parks to enjoy.
One of the main attractions in Abbotsford is the beautiful Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park, which is home to a variety of wildlife and plants. Visitors can enjoy walking and cycling trails, bird watching, and picnicking in the park. Another popular attraction is the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, which features a Japanese garden, a lake, and a children's playground.
Abbotsford is an ideal location for solar power due to its sunny climate and long daylight hours. With an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, homeowners and businesses can benefit greatly from installing solar panels. Solar power can help reduce energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increase property values. Solar installers in Abbotsford can help homeowners and businesses choose the optimal panel angle and orientation, and address any potential shading issues to ensure maximum solar yields.