Solar Power Profile - St Helens, QLD 4356
More than 1032 homes in postcode 4356 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of St Helens, Bongeen, Broxburn, Evanslea, Irongate, Kincora, Linthorpe, Motley, Mount Tyson, North Branch, Norwin, Pittsworth, Purrawunda, Rossvale, Scrubby Mountain, Springside, Stoneleigh and Yarranlea.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 6,930 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 31,690 kWh per day, or 11,567 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 $2,024,198.75 per year.
St Helens and 4356 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 8,443.91 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 70,365,917 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4356
216th
State Wide
946th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in St Helens
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to St Helens: Brookstead Post Office - approx. 9.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - St Helens, 4356
St Helens Demographics
St Helens and the postcode of 4356 has a total population of 4579 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 1959 households in St Helens, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1417 per week per household.
About 65% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in St Helens is $1425/month. By installing solar power in St Helens, the average household could save 11.58% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $99510 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 2.69% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in St Helens is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About St Helens
Bongeen is a small town located in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated approximately 30 km west of Toowoomba and has a population of around 250 people. Bongeen is known for its beautiful rural landscapes, with rolling hills and vast farmland surrounding the town.
One of the main attractions of Bongeen is the Bongeen Nature Refuge, which is home to a variety of native flora and fauna. Visitors can enjoy bushwalking, birdwatching, and other outdoor activities in this tranquil natural setting. Other nearby attractions include the Ravensbourne National Park and the Crows Nest National Park, both of which offer stunning views and hiking trails.
Bongeen's sunny climate and clear skies make it an ideal location for solar power. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunlight per day, with the most sunshine occurring in the summer months. Solar installers in Bongeen can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to achieve maximum solar yields. Additionally, Bongeen's rural location means that there are few shading issues to contend with, making it an excellent location for solar energy production.