Solar Power Profile - Quilpie, QLD 4480
More than 159 homes in postcode 4480 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Quilpie and Eromanga.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,624 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,122 kWh per day, or 2,965 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $3,257.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $518,792.75 per year.
Quilpie and 4480 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 2,164.45 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 18,037,083 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4480
316th
State Wide
1737th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Quilpie
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Quilpie: Quilpie Airport - approx. 996 m
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Quilpie Demographics
Quilpie and the postcode of 4480 has a total population of 553 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 366 households in Quilpie, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1330 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 Quilpie is $850/month. By installing solar power in Quilpie, the average household could save 31.94% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $274454 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 4.71% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Quilpie is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Quilpie
EROMANGA QLD 4480 is a small town located in the south-western part of Queensland, Australia. The town is known for its rich oil and gas reserves, which have been exploited for over a century. Eromanga is also home to a number of unique geological formations, including the Eromanga Sea and the Cooper Basin.
One of the main attractions in Eromanga is the Eromanga Natural History Museum, which houses a collection of dinosaur fossils and other prehistoric artifacts. The museum is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, and is a great place to learn about the natural history of the area.
With its sunny climate and long daylight hours, Eromanga is an ideal location for solar power. The town receives an average of 6.5 hours of sunlight per day, making it a great place to install solar panels. Solar power is a clean and renewable source of energy that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy costs. By installing solar panels on your home or business in Eromanga, you can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and help contribute to a more sustainable future.