Solar Power Profile - Maroochy River, QLD 4561
More than 2578 homes in postcode 4561 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Maroochy River, Bridges, Ninderry, North Arm, Valdora, Yandina and Yandina Creek.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 17,557 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 79,029 kWh per day, or 28,846 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,980.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $5,047,977.375 per year.
Maroochy River and 4561 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 21,057.58 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 175,479,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4561
122nd
State Wide
370th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Maroochy River
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Maroochy River: Bli Bli - approx. 3.4 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Maroochy River, 4561
Maroochy River Demographics
Maroochy River and the postcode of 4561 has a total population of 8159 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 3072 households in Maroochy River, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 1848 per week per household.
About 76% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Maroochy River is $1950/month. By installing solar power in Maroochy River, the average household could save 8.46% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $72719 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 2.06% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Maroochy River is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Maroochy River
BRIDGES QLD 4561 is a small town located in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland, Australia. It is a peaceful and serene place that offers a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the Blackall Range and the Glass House Mountains, which provide stunning views and excellent hiking opportunities for visitors.
With an average of 300 sunny days per year, BRIDGES QLD 4561 is an ideal location for solar power. The town receives plenty of sunshine, which makes it a perfect place for solar panel installations. Solar energy is a clean and renewable source of energy that can help reduce carbon emissions and save money on energy bills. By installing solar panels in BRIDGES QLD 4561, homeowners and businesses can take advantage of the abundant sunshine and generate their own electricity.
There are many solar installers in BRIDGES QLD 4561 that can help residents and businesses with their solar power needs. These solar installers can provide expert advice on the optimal solar panel angle and orientation, potential shading issues, solar yields, and other factors that can affect the performance of solar panels. By working with a reputable solar installer in BRIDGES QLD 4561, residents and businesses can ensure that their solar panel installations are optimised for maximum efficiency and energy savings.