Solar Power Profile - Sumner, QLD 4074
More than 5733 homes in postcode 4074 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Sumner, Sumner Park Bc, Jamboree Heights, Jindalee, Middle Park, Mount Ommaney, Riverhills and Westlake.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 31,150 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 135,761 kWh per day, or 49,553 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 $8,671,733.875 per year.
Sumner and 4074 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 36,173.69 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 301,447,417 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4074
60th
State Wide
151st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Sumner
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Sumner: Mt Ommaney Golf Club - approx. 2.5 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Sumner, 4074
Sumner Demographics
Sumner and the postcode of 4074 has a total population of 23377 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 8763 households in Sumner, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 2271 per week per household.
About 77% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Sumner is $2000/month. By installing solar power in Sumner, 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 1.3% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Sumner is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Sumner
Jamboree Heights is a suburb located in the south-west of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The suburb is situated on the northern bank of the Brisbane River, approximately 16 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD. Jamboree Heights is a quiet and peaceful suburb with a mix of residential and commercial areas. The suburb is home to a number of parks and reserves, including the Mount Ommaney Reserve, which offers a range of recreational activities such as walking, cycling, and picnicking.
The weather in Jamboree Heights is typically warm and sunny, with an average of 261 days of sunshine per year. The average temperature in summer is around 28°C, while in winter it drops to around 15°C. These ideal weather conditions make Jamboree Heights a great location for solar power. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, homeowners and businesses in Jamboree Heights can benefit from high solar yields and reduced energy costs.
Installing solar energy in Jamboree Heights is a smart investment for homeowners and businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on their energy bills. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. By working with local solar installers in Jamboree Heights, residents and businesses can take advantage of government incentives and rebates to make the switch to solar power more affordable. With its abundant sunshine and ideal weather conditions, Jamboree Heights is the perfect location for solar power.