Solar Power Profile - Mount Colliery, QLD 4370
More than 3885 homes in postcode 4370 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mount Colliery, Glennie Heights, Warwick Dc, Allan, Bony Mountain, Canningvale, Cherry Gully, Clintonvale, Cunningham, Danderoo, Elbow Valley, Freestone, Gladfield, Glengallan, Greymare, Junabee, Leslie, Leslie Dam, Loch Lomond, Maryvale, Massie, Montrose, Morgan Park, Mount Sturt, Mount Tabor, Murrays Bridge, North Branch, Pratten, Rodgers Creek, Rosehill, Rosenthal, Rosenthal Heights, Silverwood, Sladevale, Swan Creek, Thane, Thanes Creek, The Glen, The Hermitage, Toolburra, Tregony, Upper Freestone, Upper Wheatvale, Warwick, Wheatvale, Wildash, Willowvale, Wiyarra and Womina.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 25,344 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 112,267 kWh per day, or 40,977 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $7,171,054.625 per year.
Mount Colliery and 4370 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 29,913.21 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 249,276,750 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Mount Colliery
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mount Colliery: Tannymorel - approx. 3.7 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Mount Colliery, 4370
Mount Colliery Demographics
Mount Colliery and the postcode of 4370 has a total population of 17498 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 8287 households in Mount Colliery, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1145 per week per household.
About 60% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mount Colliery is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Mount Colliery, the average household could save 11.87% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $102041 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 3.11% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mount Colliery is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Mount Colliery
Allan is a small town located in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, Australia. Situated just south of the Great Dividing Range, Allan is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges such as the Sundown National Park and the Girraween National Park. The town is known for its peaceful and laid-back atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
With an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day, Allan is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences a subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, making it perfect for solar panel installation. Solar installers in Allan can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels.
Installing solar energy in Allan not only helps to reduce carbon emissions, but it also provides numerous benefits for homeowners and businesses. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help to reduce electricity bills and increase property value. With the help of solar installers in Allan, residents can take advantage of the town's sunny climate and invest in a sustainable future.