Solar Power Profile - Minnie Downs, QLD 4478
More than 97 homes in postcode 4478 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Minnie Downs, Bayrick, Caldervale, Lansdowne, Lumeah, Macfarlane, Scrubby Creek, Tambo, Windeyer and Yandarlo.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 788 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,941 kWh per day, or 1,438 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,618.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $251,731.375 per year.
Minnie Downs and 4478 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 1,049.74 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 8,747,833 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4478
367th
State Wide
2045th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Minnie Downs
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Minnie Downs: Minnie Downs - approx. 6.3 km
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Minnie Downs Demographics
Minnie Downs and the postcode of 4478 has a total population of 443 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 223 households in Minnie Downs, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1379 per week per household.
About 42% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Minnie Downs is $771/month. By installing solar power in Minnie Downs, the average household could save 28.31% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $243247 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 3.65% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Minnie Downs is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Minnie Downs
BAYRICK QLD 4478 is a small town located in the Central West region of Queensland, Australia. The town is known for its peaceful and serene environment, with a population of only a few hundred people. It is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the Carnarvon Range and the Expedition Range, making it a popular destination for nature lovers.
With over 300 days of sunshine per year, BAYRICK QLD 4478 is an ideal location for solar power production. The town's sunny weather and clear skies provide optimal conditions for solar panel installation, with minimal shading issues. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the town's location to ensure that solar panels are installed at the optimal angle and orientation, maximizing solar yields and energy production.
Investing in solar power in BAYRICK QLD 4478 offers numerous benefits, including reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources, such as coal and gas. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in BAYRICK QLD 4478 can take an important step towards a more sustainable future.