Solar Power Profile - Seventeen Mile Rocks, QLD 4073
More than 2227 homes in postcode 4073 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Seventeen Mile Rocks and Sinnamon Park.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 13,515 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 58,903 kWh per day, or 21,500 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 $3,762,429.125 per year.
Seventeen Mile Rocks and 4073 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 15,695 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 130,791,667 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Seventeen Mile Rocks
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Seventeen Mile Rocks: Mt Ommaney Golf Club - approx. 3.7 km
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Seventeen Mile Rocks Demographics
Seventeen Mile Rocks and the postcode of 4073 has a total population of 8751 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 3309 households in Seventeen Mile Rocks, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 2543 per week per household.
About 76% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Seventeen Mile Rocks is $2167/month. By installing solar power in Seventeen Mile Rocks, the average household could save 6.39% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $54882 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 1.26% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Seventeen Mile Rocks is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Seventeen Mile Rocks
Seventeen Mile Rocks is a suburb located in the south-west of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The suburb is named after a collection of rocks that line the Brisbane River. The suburb is known for its beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. One of the most popular attractions in the area is the Rocks Riverside Park, which provides a great place for families to enjoy picnics, walks, and bike rides. The park also features a playground, water play area, and a dog park. Another popular attraction is the Jindalee Golf Course, which offers a challenging course and stunning views of the surrounding area.
Seventeen Mile Rocks enjoys a subtropical climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year. The area has an average of 261 sunny days per year, which makes it an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels can be installed on rooftops or on the ground to take advantage of the abundant sunshine. The optimal angle for solar panels in Seventeen Mile Rocks is between 20 and 30 degrees, facing north. However, shading issues should be considered when installing solar panels to ensure maximum solar yields.
Installing solar panels in Seventeen Mile Rocks can provide many benefits. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower electricity bills. Homeowners and businesses can also take advantage of government incentives and rebates to help offset the cost of installation. There are many solar installers in the area that can provide expert advice and installation services to ensure that solar panels are installed correctly and efficiently.