Solar Power Profile - Mount Hutton, QLD 4454
More than 225 homes in postcode 4454 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mount Hutton, Arcadia Valley, Baffle West, Beilba, Durham Downs, Highland Plains, Hutton Creek, Injune, Mount Howe, Pony Hills, Simmie, Upper Dawson and Westgrove.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,503 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 7,229 kWh per day, or 2,639 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,044 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $461,752.375 per year.
Mount Hutton and 4454 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 1,926.47 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 16,053,917 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4454
320th
State Wide
1768th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Mount Hutton
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mount Hutton: Bendoba Tm - approx. 7.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Mount Hutton, 4454
Mount Hutton Demographics
Mount Hutton and the postcode of 4454 has a total population of 524 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 311 households in Mount Hutton, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1509 per week per household.
About 46% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mount Hutton is $436/month. By installing solar power in Mount Hutton, the average household could save 39.07% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $335724 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 2.6% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mount Hutton is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Mount Hutton
Arcadia Valley is a picturesque town located in the Central Highlands Region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated in a valley surrounded by the Carnarvon Range, which provides a stunning backdrop for the town. The area is known for its natural beauty, with many hiking trails and camping spots in the nearby Carnarvon National Park.
With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, Arcadia Valley is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences hot summers and mild winters, which means that solar panels can produce energy year-round. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to ensure maximum solar yields.
Installing solar energy in Arcadia Valley can provide many benefits, including reducing electricity bills and decreasing reliance on non-renewable energy sources. With the abundance of sunshine in the area, solar power is a sustainable and cost-effective solution for powering homes and businesses in the town. Additionally, installing solar panels can increase the value of properties and contribute to a more environmentally-friendly community.