Solar Power Profile - The Bluff, QLD 4340
More than 1670 homes in postcode 4340 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of The Bluff, Ashwell, Calvert, Ebenezer, Grandchester, Jeebropilly, Lanefield, Lower Mount Walker, Merryvale, Moorang, Mount Forbes, Mount Mort, Mount Walker, Mount Walker West, Rosevale, Rosewood, Tallegalla and Woolshed.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 9,670 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 42,835 kWh per day, or 15,635 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,736,085.625 per year.
The Bluff and 4340 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 11,413.55 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 95,112,917 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4340
182nd
State Wide
739th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in The Bluff
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to The Bluff: Tallegalla Alert - approx. 4.7 km
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Community Solar Statistics - The Bluff, 4340
The Bluff Demographics
The Bluff and the postcode of 4340 has a total population of 5310 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 2297 households in The Bluff, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1414 per week per household.
About 61% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in The Bluff is $1517/month. By installing solar power in The Bluff, the average household could save 9.12% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $78398 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 2.26% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in The Bluff is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About The Bluff
ASHWELL QLD 4340 is a charming town located in the Lockyer Valley region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 100 kilometres west of Brisbane and is known for its peaceful and picturesque surroundings. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges such as the Great Dividing Range and the Little Liverpool Range, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, ASHWELL QLD 4340 is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences a subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, which means that solar panels can generate a significant amount of energy throughout the year. Solar installers in ASHWELL QLD 4340 can help residents and businesses take advantage of this abundant sunshine by installing solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation to maximise solar yields.
Installing solar energy in ASHWELL QLD 4340 can provide numerous benefits, including reducing electricity bills, decreasing carbon emissions, and increasing energy independence. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses can contribute to a more sustainable future while also enjoying significant cost savings. Solar power is a reliable and renewable source of energy that can help ASHWELL QLD 4340 become a more environmentally friendly and self-sufficient community.