Solar Power Profile - Oombabeer, QLD 4718
More than 422 homes in postcode 4718 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Oombabeer, Bauhinia, Dromedary, Kianga, Moura, Mungabunda, Rhydding, Roundstone and Warnoah.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,959 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 14,377 kWh per day, or 5,248 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,171.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $918,330.875 per year.
Oombabeer and 4718 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 3,831.04 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 31,925,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4718
276th
State Wide
1420th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Oombabeer
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Oombabeer: Karamea - approx. 24.5 km
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Oombabeer Demographics
Oombabeer and the postcode of 4718 has a total population of 2064 people, with a median age of 35 years. There are 1103 households in Oombabeer, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1797 per week per household.
About 39% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Oombabeer is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Oombabeer, the average household could save 16.71% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $143605 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 2.32% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Oombabeer is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Oombabeer
Located in the Central Highlands region of Queensland, BAUHINIA QLD 4718 is a small town with a population of just over 300 people. Despite its size, the town has a number of features and attractions that make it an interesting place to visit. One of the most notable landmarks in the area is the Blackdown Tableland National Park, which is home to a number of stunning mountain ranges, including the Blackdown Range and the Mount Scoria Range. Visitors to the park can enjoy hiking, camping, and birdwatching, making it a popular destination for nature lovers.
BAUHINIA QLD 4718 is known for its hot and dry weather, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 35°C throughout the year. The town experiences plenty of sunshine, with an average of around 8 hours of sunlight per day. This makes it an ideal location for producing solar power and installing solar energy systems. Solar panel installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields and ensure that shading issues are minimised.
With its abundant sunshine and favourable weather conditions, BAUHINIA QLD 4718 is an excellent location for renewable energy projects. Installing solar energy systems in the town can help to reduce carbon emissions and lower energy costs for residents and businesses. By working with experienced solar installers, property owners in BAUHINIA QLD 4718 can take advantage of the many benefits of solar power, including increased energy independence, reduced reliance on fossil fuels, and lower electricity bills.