Solar Power Profile - The Spit, QLD 4217
More than 4385 homes in postcode 4217 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of The Spit, Bundall Bc, Bundall Dc, Gold Coast Mc, Paradise Island, Paradise Waters, Sorrento, Benowa, Bundall, Chevron Island, Isle Of Capri, Main Beach and Surfers Paradise.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 32,313 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 141,598 kWh per day, or 51,683 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,044 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $9,044,572.25 per year.
The Spit and 4217 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 37,728.59 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 314,404,917 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4217
65th
State Wide
170th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in The Spit
Average kW per solar installation
Postcode 4217
Number of Home Solar Systems Installed
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Daily Avg Sunshine in The Spit
Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to The Spit: Gold Coast Seaway - approx. 618 m
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Community Solar Statistics - The Spit, 4217
The Spit Demographics
The Spit and the postcode of 4217 has a total population of 39393 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 25468 households in The Spit, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 1466 per week per household.
About 40% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in The Spit is $1950/month. By installing solar power in The Spit, the average household could save 8.74% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $75064 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 2.68% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in The Spit is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About The Spit
BENOWA QLD 4217 is a beautiful suburb located in the Gold Coast region of Queensland, Australia. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty, with lush greenery and picturesque landscapes. The suburb is home to many popular attractions, including the Royal Pines Resort Golf Course, which hosts the Australian PGA Championship every year, and the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, which features a wide variety of exotic plants and flowers.
When it comes to solar power, BENOWA QLD 4217 is an ideal location. The town enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, with an average of 245 sunny days per year. This makes it an excellent location for solar panel installation, as the panels can generate a significant amount of energy from the sun's rays. Additionally, the optimal solar panel angle and orientation can be easily achieved in BENOWA, which further increases the solar yield.
There are many benefits to installing solar energy in BENOWA QLD 4217. Not only does it help to reduce your carbon footprint and lower your energy bills, but it also increases the value of your property. Additionally, there are many reputable solar installers in the area who can help you to design and install a solar energy system that is tailored to your specific needs and budget.