Solar Power Profile - Newstead, QLD 4006
More than 498 homes in postcode 4006 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Newstead, Bowen Bridge, Brisbane Exhibition, Fortitude Valley Bc, Mayne, Bowen Hills, Fortitude Valley and Herston.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 7,636 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 33,824 kWh per day, or 12,346 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $4,343.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,160,508 per year.
Newstead and 4006 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 9,012.58 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 75,104,833 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4006
205th
State Wide
881st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Newstead
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Newstead: Brisbane Show Grounds - approx. 1.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Newstead, 4006
Newstead Demographics
Newstead and the postcode of 4006 has a total population of 21731 people, with a median age of 31 years. There are 14672 households in Newstead, with an average of 1 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 1.7 with a median income of 1871 per week per household.
About 19% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Newstead is $1800/month. By installing solar power in Newstead, the average household could save 20.11% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $172804 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 Newstead is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Newstead
BOWEN BRIDGE QLD 4006 is a suburb located in the inner north of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is a small, quiet suburb with a population of just over 500 people. Despite its small size, Bowen Bridge has a number of features and attractions that make it an attractive place to live or visit. The suburb is home to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals in Queensland. The hospital is a major employer in the area and attracts many visitors to the suburb.
The weather in Bowen Bridge is typical of Brisbane, with hot summers and mild winters. The suburb enjoys an average of 261 days of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels installed on rooftops in Bowen Bridge can generate a significant amount of electricity throughout the year. Solar installers in the area can advise on the optimal angle and orientation for solar panels to maximise their efficiency. However, potential shading issues from nearby buildings or trees should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels.
Installing solar energy in Bowen Bridge can provide many benefits. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. It can also help to reduce electricity bills for households and businesses. With the abundance of sunshine in Bowen Bridge, there is great potential for solar power to be a major source of energy in the suburb. Solar installers in the area can provide advice on the best solar systems for individual needs and can help to maximise solar yields.