Solar Power Profile - Sippy Downs, QLD 4556
More than 11488 homes in postcode 4556 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Sippy Downs, Buderim, Forest Glen, Kunda Park, Mons and Tanawha.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 61,795 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 275,208 kWh per day, or 100,451 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $17,578,911 per year.
Sippy Downs and 4556 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 73,329.23 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 611,076,917 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4556
17th
State Wide
33rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Sippy Downs
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Sippy Downs: Buderim Post Office - approx. 5.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Sippy Downs, 4556
Sippy Downs Demographics
Sippy Downs and the postcode of 4556 has a total population of 43589 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 18286 households in Sippy Downs, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1687 per week per household.
About 64% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Sippy Downs is $2000/month. By installing solar power in Sippy Downs, the average household could save 6.39% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $54891 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 1.75% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Sippy Downs is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Sippy Downs
Buderim is a suburb located on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. It is situated on a volcanic plateau, which provides stunning views of the surrounding area. The town is known for its lush greenery and natural beauty, with many parks and gardens to explore. Buderim is also home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.
With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, Buderim is an ideal location for solar power. The town's location on the Sunshine Coast means that it receives some of the highest levels of solar radiation in Australia. This makes it an excellent place to install solar panels and take advantage of the abundant sunshine. Solar installers in Buderim can help homeowners and businesses to design and install solar systems that are optimised for the local climate and conditions.
Installing solar power in Buderim offers a range of benefits, including lower electricity bills, reduced carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. Solar panels can also increase the value of a property and provide a reliable source of energy in case of power outages. With the help of experienced solar installers, homeowners and businesses in Buderim can take advantage of the town's sunny climate and abundant natural resources to generate their own clean, renewable energy.