Solar Power Profile - Laidley Creek West, QLD 4341
More than 5307 homes in postcode 4341 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Laidley Creek West, Blenheim, Hatton Vale, Kensington Grove, Kentville, Laidley, Laidley Heights, Laidley North, Laidley South, Mount Berryman, Mulgowie, Plainland, Regency Downs, Summerholm, Thornton and Townson.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 32,472 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 145,389 kWh per day, or 53,067 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 $9,286,722.375 per year.
Laidley Creek West and 4341 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 38,738.91 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 322,824,250 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4341
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Solar Power in Laidley Creek West
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Laidley Creek West: Laidley - approx. 3.1 km
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Laidley Creek West Demographics
Laidley Creek West and the postcode of 4341 has a total population of 14923 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 6092 households in Laidley Creek West, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1432 per week per household.
About 69% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Laidley Creek West is $1500/month. By installing solar power in Laidley Creek West, the average household could save 9.58% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $82336 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 2.32% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Laidley Creek West is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Laidley Creek West
Blenheim is a small town located in the Lockyer Valley region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 90 km west of Brisbane and has a population of around 300 people. The town is known for its peaceful and rural atmosphere, surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and farmland.
One of the main attractions in Blenheim is the nearby Lake Dyer, which offers a range of recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The town also has a community hall, a sports oval, and a playground for children. Visitors can enjoy the local hospitality at the Blenheim Hotel, which has been a popular meeting place for locals and travellers alike for over 100 years.
Blenheim has an ideal climate for solar power, with an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day throughout the year. This makes it a great location for solar panel installation, as it can generate a significant amount of renewable energy. Solar installers in Blenheim can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, as well as the minimal shading issues in the area. With the increasing demand for clean energy, solar power is becoming an attractive option for homeowners and businesses in Blenheim who want to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on their energy bills.