Solar Power Profile - Priors Pocket, QLD 4070
More than 3107 homes in postcode 4070 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Priors Pocket, Anstead, Bellbowrie and Moggill.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 18,479 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 80,977 kWh per day, or 29,557 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $5,172,405.875 per year.
Priors Pocket and 4070 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 21,576.61 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 179,805,083 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4070
116th
State Wide
343rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Priors Pocket
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Priors Pocket: Goodna Ampol - approx. 2.8 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Priors Pocket, 4070
Priors Pocket Demographics
Priors Pocket and the postcode of 4070 has a total population of 11746 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 4138 households in Priors Pocket, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3 with a median income of 2435 per week per household.
About 82% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Priors Pocket is $2100/month. By installing solar power in Priors Pocket, the average household could save 6.59% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $56633 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 1.31% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Priors Pocket is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Priors Pocket
Anstead is a charming suburb located in the western part of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is a peaceful and quiet place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The suburb is surrounded by lush greenery and picturesque mountain ranges such as Mount Coot-tha and D'Aguilar Range. Anstead is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and bird watchers.
The weather in Anstead is generally warm and sunny, with an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation in Anstead is facing north at an angle of 27 degrees. However, shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels as the surrounding trees and buildings may affect the solar yields.
Installing solar energy in Anstead is a great investment as it can significantly reduce electricity bills and carbon footprint. There are many solar installers in the area that can help residents and businesses to switch to renewable energy. By harnessing the abundant sunshine in Anstead, solar power can provide a reliable and sustainable source of energy for the community.