Solar Power Profile - Mosquito Creek, QLD 4387
More than 237 homes in postcode 4387 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mosquito Creek, Brush Creek, Bybera, Coolmunda, Greenup, Inglewood, Terrica, Warroo and Whetstone.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,884 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,662 kWh per day, or 3,162 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,363.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $553,285.25 per year.
Mosquito Creek and 4387 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 2,308.26 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 19,235,500 km worth of car emissions.
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mosquito Creek: Columba - approx. 12 km
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Mosquito Creek Demographics
Mosquito Creek and the postcode of 4387 has a total population of 1205 people, with a median age of 50 years. There are 631 households in Mosquito Creek, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1019 per week per household.
About 56% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mosquito Creek is $943/month. By installing solar power in Mosquito Creek, the average household could save 20.89% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $179477 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 4.46% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mosquito Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Mosquito Creek
Brush Creek is a small town located in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated approximately 240 kilometres southwest of Brisbane and 50 kilometres southeast of Goondiwindi. Brush Creek is known for its picturesque landscape, with rolling hills and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The town is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Brush Creek Hotel, which was built in the late 1800s.
With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, Brush Creek is an ideal location for solar power production. The town's location in Queensland means that it receives some of the highest levels of solar radiation in Australia, making it an excellent location for solar panel installation. Solar installers in Brush Creek can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields and reduce potential shading issues.
Installing solar energy systems in Brush Creek can provide a number of benefits for both homeowners and businesses. By producing their own solar power, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on traditional power sources and lower their energy bills. Additionally, solar power is a renewable energy source, which means that it is environmentally friendly and can help to reduce carbon emissions. With the help of local solar installers, Brush Creek residents can take advantage of the town's sunny climate to produce clean, renewable energy for years to come.