Solar Power Profile - Punchs Creek, QLD 4357
More than 577 homes in postcode 4357 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Punchs Creek, Stonehenge, Bringalily, Bulli Creek, Canning Creek, Captains Mountain, Clontarf, Condamine Farms, Cypress Gardens, Domville, Forest Ridge, Grays Gate, Kooroongarra, Lavelle, Lemontree, Millmerran, Millmerran Downs, Millmerran Woods, Millwood, Mount Emlyn, Rocky Creek, The Pines, Turallin, Wattle Ridge, Western Creek and Woondul.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,425 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 20,445 kWh per day, or 7,462 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,235.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,305,924.375 per year.
Punchs Creek and 4357 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 5,447.26 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 45,393,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4357
247th
State Wide
1213rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Punchs Creek
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Punchs Creek: Eksun Downs - approx. 2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Punchs Creek, 4357
Punchs Creek Demographics
Punchs Creek and the postcode of 4357 has a total population of 2207 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 1131 households in Punchs Creek, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1139 per week per household.
About 57% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Punchs Creek is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Punchs Creek, the average household could save 17.2% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $147828 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 3.77% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Punchs Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Punchs Creek
Bringalily is a small town located in the Western Downs region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 300km west of Brisbane and 100km south of Toowoomba. The town is known for its peaceful rural setting and friendly community. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside, which includes rolling hills, farmland, and the nearby Bunya Mountains.
Bringalily experiences a warm and sunny climate, with an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day. The town is well-suited for solar power, with plenty of clear skies and minimal shading issues. Solar power is an excellent choice for residents and businesses in Bringalily, as it can help reduce electricity bills and lower carbon emissions. Solar installers are available in the area to help residents and businesses install solar panels and maximise their solar yields.
The benefits of solar power in Bringalily are numerous. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on the grid and generate their own clean, renewable energy. This can help reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. Additionally, solar power can help reduce electricity bills and provide a reliable source of energy during power outages. Overall, Bringalily is an ideal location for solar power, and residents and businesses should consider installing solar panels to take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine.