Solar Power Profile - Kurwongbah, QLD 4503
More than 9581 homes in postcode 4503 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Kurwongbah, Dohles Rocks, Dakabin, Griffin, Kallangur, Murrumba Downs and Whiteside.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 51,951 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 232,604 kWh per day, or 84,900 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $14,857,580.5 per year.
Kurwongbah and 4503 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 61,977 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 516,475,000 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4503
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Solar Power in Kurwongbah
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kurwongbah: Amcor - Petrie Mill - approx. 4.5 km
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Kurwongbah Demographics
Kurwongbah and the postcode of 4503 has a total population of 49977 people, with a median age of 33 years. There are 19694 households in Kurwongbah, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1705 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 Kurwongbah is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Kurwongbah, the average household could save 7.37% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $63348 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 1.73% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Kurwongbah is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Kurwongbah
Located in the Moreton Bay Region of Queensland, Dakabin is a quiet and peaceful suburb that offers a great quality of life. The suburb is surrounded by beautiful parks and reserves, including the North Pine River and the Pine Rivers Park, which are perfect for outdoor activities such as picnicking, fishing, and hiking. Dakabin is also home to a number of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a convenient place to live.
Dakabin enjoys a subtropical climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year. The average temperature in Dakabin ranges from 20°C to 28°C, making it an ideal location for solar power. With an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day, Dakabin has great potential for solar energy production. Solar installers in Dakabin can take advantage of the optimal panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields and minimize shading issues, ensuring that residents can benefit from renewable energy and save on their energy bills.
Installing solar panels in Dakabin can provide numerous benefits, including reducing carbon emissions, lowering energy costs, and increasing property value. With the abundance of sunshine in Dakabin, solar power is a reliable and sustainable energy source that can help residents and businesses reduce their environmental impact and save money on their energy bills. Solar installers in Dakabin can help residents and businesses harness the power of the sun and take advantage of the many benefits of solar energy.