Solar Power Profile - Nanango, QLD 4615
More than 1890 homes in postcode 4615 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Nanango, Barker Creek Flat, Brooklands, Bullcamp, East Nanango, Elgin Vale, Glan Devon, Johnstown, Kunioon, Maidenwell, Pimpimbudgee, Runnymede, Sandy Ridges, South East Nanango, South Nanango, Tarong, Wattle Camp, Wengenville and Wyalla.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 9,126 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 41,076 kWh per day, or 14,993 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,623,729.5 per year.
Nanango and 4615 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 10,944.89 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 91,207,417 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4615
190th
State Wide
779th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Nanango
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Nanango: Nanango Wills St - approx. 830 m
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Nanango
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Community Solar Statistics - Nanango, 4615
Nanango Demographics
Nanango and the postcode of 4615 has a total population of 6382 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 3311 households in Nanango, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 909 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 Nanango is $1000/month. By installing solar power in Nanango, the average household could save 11.71% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $100633 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 2.97% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Nanango is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Nanango
BARKER CREEK FLAT is a small town located in the South Burnett Region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 200km northwest of Brisbane and 30km southeast of Kingaroy. The town is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges, including the Bunya Mountains and the Great Dividing Range, providing a stunning backdrop for visitors and residents alike.
Despite being a small town, BARKER CREEK FLAT offers a range of attractions and features for visitors. The Barker Creek Circuit is a popular hiking trail that takes visitors through the surrounding bushland and past the Barker Creek Dam. The town also has a local pub and a community hall that hosts regular events and activities.
With its location in Queensland, BARKER CREEK FLAT enjoys plenty of sunshine hours throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. Additionally, the town's rural location means there are few shading issues to contend with, further increasing the potential for solar energy production. Installing solar power in BARKER CREEK FLAT can not only benefit individual households and businesses, but also contribute to the town's overall renewable energy goals.