Solar Power Profile - O’reilly, QLD 4275
More than 1049 homes in postcode 4275 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of O’reilly, Bloomfleet, O'reillys, Benobble, Biddaddaba, Boyland, Canungra, Ferny Glen, Flying Fox, Illinbah, Lamington National Park, O'reilly, Sarabah, Witheren and Wonglepong.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 7,182 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 31,131 kWh per day, or 11,363 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,916.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,988,492.625 per year.
O’reilly and 4275 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 8,294.99 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 69,124,917 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4275
213rd
State Wide
921st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in O’reilly
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to O’reilly: Benobble Alert - approx. 1.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - O’reilly, 4275
O’reilly Demographics
O’reilly and the postcode of 4275 has a total population of 3460 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 1409 households in O’reilly, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 1940 per week per household.
About 69% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in O’reilly is $2000/month. By installing solar power in O’reilly, the average household could save 7.98% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $68614 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 1.9% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in O’reilly is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About O’reilly
BENOBBLE QLD 4275 is a small town located in the Gold Coast hinterland, surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The town is known for its peaceful atmosphere and is a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. In addition to its natural beauty, BENOBBLE also boasts a number of attractions, including hiking trails, waterfalls, and scenic drives.
With an average of 245 sunny days per year, BENOBBLE is an ideal location for solar power. The town's sunny climate and lack of shading issues make it an excellent choice for solar panel installations. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce carbon emissions and save homeowners money on their energy bills. By working with local solar installers in BENOBBLE, residents can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and start producing their own clean energy.
Installing solar panels in BENOBBLE can also increase the value of a home and make it more attractive to potential buyers. With the rising cost of electricity and growing concern over climate change, many homebuyers are looking for properties that have already invested in renewable energy. By installing solar panels, homeowners in BENOBBLE can not only save money on their energy bills but also increase the resale value of their home.