Solar Power Profile - Kingsthorpe, QLD 4400
More than 557 homes in postcode 4400 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Kingsthorpe.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,307 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 15,120 kWh per day, or 5,519 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 $965,790 per year.
Kingsthorpe and 4400 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 4,028.87 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 33,573,917 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4400
266th
State Wide
1362nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Kingsthorpe
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kingsthorpe: Moyola - approx. 8 km
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Kingsthorpe Demographics
Kingsthorpe and the postcode of 4400 has a total population of 2040 people, with a median age of 35 years. There are 770 households in Kingsthorpe, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 1652 per week per household.
About 78% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Kingsthorpe is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Kingsthorpe, the average household could save 9.47% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $81414 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 2.01% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Kingsthorpe is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Kingsthorpe
KINGSTHORPE QLD 4400 is a charming town located in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. The town is situated approximately 15 kilometers northwest of Toowoomba and has a population of around 2,500 people. The town is known for its peaceful and friendly community, making it an ideal place to settle for families and retirees.
One of the main attractions of KINGSTHORPE QLD 4400 is the beautiful natural surroundings. The town is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, including the Toowoomba Range, which provides a picturesque backdrop to the town. The town also has several parks and gardens, including the Kingsthorpe Park and the Kingsthorpe Recreation Reserve, which are perfect for outdoor activities such as picnics, barbecues, and sports.
KINGSTHORPE QLD 4400 is an ideal location for solar power due to its high levels of sunshine hours. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunlight per day, making it an excellent location for solar panel installation. Solar power can provide significant benefits to the town, including reducing energy bills, decreasing carbon footprint, and increasing energy independence. Solar installers in KINGSTHORPE QLD 4400 can help residents and businesses to choose the optimal solar panel angle and orientation, identify potential shading issues, and calculate solar yields to ensure maximum energy efficiency.