Solar Power Profile - O’briens Hill, QLD 4860
More than 1580 homes in postcode 4860 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of O’briens Hill, Valettas Estate, Bamboo Creek, Belvedere, Coconuts, Cooroo Lands, Coorumba, Coquette Point, Cullinane, Daradgee, East Innisfail, East Palmerston, Eaton, Eubenangee, Fitzgerald Creek, Flying Fish Point, Garradunga, Goondi, Goondi Bend, Goondi Hill, Hudson, Innisfail, Innisfail Estate, Jubilee Heights, Mighell, Mundoo, Nerada, Ngatjan, Njatjan, O'briens Hill, Palmerston, Pin Gin Hill, South Innisfail, Stoters Hill, Sundown, Upper Daradgee, Vasa Views, Wanjuru, Webb and Wooroonooran.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 11,904 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 53,583 kWh per day, or 19,558 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 $3,422,614.125 per year.
O’briens Hill and 4860 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 14,277.34 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 118,977,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4860
155th
State Wide
604th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in O’briens Hill
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to O’briens Hill: Marco Street Alert - approx. 3.3 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing O’briens Hill
Mission Solar and Electrical
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Community Solar Statistics - O’briens Hill, 4860
O’briens Hill Demographics
O’briens Hill and the postcode of 4860 has a total population of 10255 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 4737 households in O’briens Hill, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1175 per week per household.
About 52% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in O’briens Hill is $1285/month. By installing solar power in O’briens Hill, the average household could save 14.08% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $121030 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 3.55% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in O’briens Hill is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About O’briens Hill
Bamboo Creek is a small rural town located in Far North Queensland, Australia. The town is situated in the Cassowary Coast Region and is surrounded by lush tropical rainforests. The town is known for its serene environment and natural beauty. Bamboo Creek is home to many attractions such as the Bamboo Creek Tin Mine, which is a popular tourist destination. The Tin Mine is a historical site that gives visitors a glimpse into the town's rich mining history. Another attraction in the town is the Bamboo Creek Hotel, which is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.
Bamboo Creek experiences a tropical climate with high humidity throughout the year. The town receives abundant sunshine all year round, making it an ideal location for solar power. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation in Bamboo Creek is between 20 to 30 degrees facing north. The potential shading issues in the town are minimal, making it an ideal location for solar panel installation. The average solar yield in Bamboo Creek is around 4.2 hours per day, making it an excellent location for solar power generation.
Installing solar energy in Bamboo Creek has many benefits. The town's abundant sunshine and minimal shading issues make it an ideal location for solar panel installation. Solar power is a renewable energy source that is environmentally friendly and reduces carbon emissions. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in Bamboo Creek can reduce their electricity bills significantly. Solar installers in Bamboo Creek can help residents and businesses in the town to choose the best solar panel system that suits their energy needs. With the town's abundant sunshine and ideal climate, Bamboo Creek is an excellent location for solar power generation.