Solar Power Profile - Oak Beach, QLD 4877
More than 1069 homes in postcode 4877 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Oak Beach, Low Isles, Craiglie, Killaloe, Mowbray, Port Douglas and Wangetti.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,602 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 41,791 kWh per day, or 15,254 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,491.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,669,400.125 per year.
Oak Beach and 4877 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 11,135.42 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 92,795,167 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4877
193rd
State Wide
826th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Oak Beach
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Oak Beach: White Cliff Point - approx. 9 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Oak Beach, 4877
Oak Beach Demographics
Oak Beach and the postcode of 4877 has a total population of 4395 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 2498 households in Oak Beach, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1426 per week per household.
About 48% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Oak Beach is $1636/month. By installing solar power in Oak Beach, the average household could save 12.69% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $109044 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 3.36% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Oak Beach is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Oak Beach
Craiglie is a small town located in the Far North Queensland region of Australia, just a few minutes from the popular tourist hub of Port Douglas. Despite its small size, Craiglie is a bustling community with plenty of attractions and features to offer visitors and residents alike. The town is surrounded by lush tropical rainforest and is home to several stunning mountain ranges, including the Great Dividing Range and the Daintree Rainforest.
With its location in the tropical north of Australia, Craiglie enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year. The town experiences an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in Craiglie can take advantage of the town's sunny weather and optimal solar panel angles to generate high yields of renewable energy for homes and businesses in the area.
Installing solar energy in Craiglie offers a range of benefits for both residents and businesses. By harnessing the power of the sun, solar power systems can help to reduce energy bills and lower carbon emissions. With the help of experienced solar installers, Craiglie residents can take advantage of the town's sunny weather and generate their own clean energy, helping to create a more sustainable future for the community.