Solar Power Profile - Stretton, QLD 4116
More than 5871 homes in postcode 4116 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Stretton, Calamvale and Drewvale.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 29,152 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 128,441 kWh per day, or 46,881 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $8,204,168.875 per year.
Stretton and 4116 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 34,223.13 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 285,192,750 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4116
65th
State Wide
172nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Stretton
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Stretton: Calamvale Alert - approx. 2.5 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Stretton, 4116
Stretton Demographics
Stretton and the postcode of 4116 has a total population of 26612 people, with a median age of 35 years. There are 8942 households in Stretton, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.1 with a median income of 1970 per week per household.
About 66% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Stretton is $1842/month. By installing solar power in Stretton, the average household could save 6.36% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $54633 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 1.37% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Stretton is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Stretton
CALAMVALE QLD 4116 is a suburb located in the south of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is a family-friendly suburb with a diverse community and a range of facilities and amenities. The suburb is known for its spacious parks, including the popular Calamvale District Park, which features a playground, picnic areas, and a lake. The park is also home to a range of sporting facilities, including a basketball court, cricket pitch, and soccer field.
The weather in CALAMVALE QLD 4116 is typically warm and sunny, with an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. This makes it an ideal location for solar power, with many homes and businesses in the area taking advantage of the benefits of solar energy. Solar installers in CALAMVALE QLD 4116 can help residents and businesses to install solar panels that are optimally angled and oriented to maximise solar yields. They can also advise on potential shading issues and provide information on the latest solar technologies.
Installing solar energy in CALAMVALE QLD 4116 has many benefits, including reducing energy bills, reducing carbon emissions, and increasing energy independence. With the abundant sunshine in the area, residents and businesses can take advantage of renewable energy and do their part to help the environment. Solar power is also a great investment, with many homeowners seeing a return on their investment within a few years. By choosing solar power in CALAMVALE QLD 4116, residents and businesses can save money, reduce their carbon footprint, and contribute to a sustainable future.