Solar Power Profile - Mount Gipps, QLD 4285
More than 5796 homes in postcode 4285 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mount Gipps, Ilbogan, Allenview, Beaudesert, Birnam, Bromelton, Cainbable, Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Chinghee Creek, Christmas Creek, Cryna, Darlington, Flinders Lakes, Gleneagle, Hillview, Innisplain, Josephville, Kagaru, Kerry, Knapp Creek, Kooralbyn, Lamington, Laravale, Monarch Glen, Mundoolun, Nindooinbah, Oaky Creek, Tabooba, Tabragalba, Tamrookum, Tamrookum Creek, Undullah, Veresdale, Veresdale Scrub and Woodhill.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 37,250 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 157,913 kWh per day, or 57,638 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 $10,086,692.875 per year.
Mount Gipps and 4285 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 42,075.74 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 350,631,167 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4285
46th
State Wide
113rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Mount Gipps
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mount Gipps: Foxley Tm - approx. 5.5 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Mount Gipps, 4285
Mount Gipps Demographics
Mount Gipps and the postcode of 4285 has a total population of 20311 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 8327 households in Mount Gipps, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1476 per week per household.
About 64% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mount Gipps is $1742/month. By installing solar power in Mount Gipps, the average household could save 8.25% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $70898 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 2.25% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mount Gipps is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Mount Gipps
Allenview is a small rural town located in the Scenic Rim Region of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated approximately 60 kilometres south of Brisbane and 15 kilometres west of Beaudesert. The area is known for its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and stunning mountain ranges, including Mount Barney and Mount Maroon.
Allenview benefits from a subtropical climate with long hours of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. The average daily sunshine hours range from 7 hours in winter to 10 hours in summer, providing ample opportunity to harness the power of the sun. Solar installers in Allenview can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields and minimise any potential shading issues.
Investing in solar power in Allenview offers a range of benefits, including reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change. By installing solar panels, homeowners and businesses in Allenview can take control of their energy usage and contribute to a more sustainable future.