Solar Power Profile - The Gums, QLD 4406
More than 265 homes in postcode 4406 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of The Gums, Halliford, Jimbour East, Jimbour West, Boondandilla, Hannaford, Jimbour, Kaimkillenbun, Kogan, Macalister, Moola, Moonie, Southwood and Weir River.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,063 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 9,873 kWh per day, or 3,604 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,363.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $630,637.875 per year.
The Gums and 4406 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 2,630.92 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 21,924,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4406
300th
State Wide
1606th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in The Gums
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to The Gums: Strathalbyn - approx. 11.3 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing The Gums
Condamine Electric Company
18156 Warrego Highway, 4405Powering your future with sustainable solar solutions.
Community Solar Statistics - The Gums, 4406
The Gums Demographics
The Gums and the postcode of 4406 has a total population of 1513 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 731 households in The Gums, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1388 per week per household.
About 51% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in The Gums is $988/month. By installing solar power in The Gums, the average household could save 19.93% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $171302 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 3.27% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in The Gums is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About The Gums
Boondandilla is a small town located in the Western Downs region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 300km west of Brisbane and is known for its quiet and peaceful atmosphere. The town features a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Boondandilla Homestead and the Boondandilla War Memorial.
Boondandilla enjoys a warm and sunny climate, with an average of around 300 days of sunshine per year. This makes it an ideal location for solar power production, with many residents and businesses in the area choosing to install solar panels to take advantage of the abundant sunshine. Solar installers in Boondandilla can help residents to determine the optimal angle and orientation for their solar panels, as well as identify any potential shading issues that may affect solar yields.
With its sunny climate and abundance of open space, Boondandilla is an excellent location for the development of renewable energy projects. Solar power is just one of the many ways in which the town is working towards a more sustainable future, and residents and businesses alike are encouraged to explore the benefits of solar energy.