Solar Power Profile - Spring Creek, QLD 4343
More than 3284 homes in postcode 4343 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Spring Creek, Adare, Black Duck Creek, Caffey, College View, East Haldon, Fordsdale, Gatton, Ingoldsby, Junction View, Lake Clarendon, Lawes, Lefthand Branch, Lower Tenthill, Morton Vale, Mount Sylvia, Placid Hills, Ringwood, Rockside, Ropeley, Upper Tenthill, Vinegar Hill, Woodbine and Woodlands.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 23,192 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 101,630 kWh per day, or 37,095 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,980.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $6,491,616.25 per year.
Spring Creek and 4343 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 27,079.35 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 225,661,250 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4343
96th
State Wide
278th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Spring Creek
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Spring Creek: Balaam Hill - approx. 5.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Spring Creek, 4343
Spring Creek Demographics
Spring Creek and the postcode of 4343 has a total population of 10814 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 4469 households in Spring Creek, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1356 per week per household.
About 58% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Spring Creek is $1428/month. By installing solar power in Spring Creek, the average household could save 11.56% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $99301 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 2.81% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Spring Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Spring Creek
Adare is a small town located in the Lockyer Valley region of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated approximately 100 km west of Brisbane and has a population of around 500 people. Adare is known for its picturesque countryside, with rolling hills, lush greenery, and stunning views of the Great Dividing Range.
Adare is an ideal location for solar power due to its high levels of sunshine throughout the year. The town experiences an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent location for solar panel installations. Solar power is a great way to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, and there are many reputable solar installers in the Adare area who can help you get started.
There are many benefits to installing solar power in Adare, including the potential for significant cost savings on energy bills, reduced carbon emissions, and increased property value. Solar panels should be installed at an optimal angle and orientation to maximise energy yields, and shading issues should be carefully considered when choosing a location for installation. With its abundant sunshine and stunning natural surroundings, Adare is an ideal location for anyone interested in harnessing the power of solar energy.