Solar Power Profile - Thornton Beach, QLD 4873
More than 1562 homes in postcode 4873 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Thornton Beach, Bailey Creek, Bamboo, Bonnie Doon, Cape Tribulation, Cassowary, Cooya Beach, Cow Bay, Dagmar, Daintree, Dedin, Diwan, Finlay Vale, Finlayvale, Forest Creek, Kimberley, Low Isles, Lower Daintree, Miallo, Mossman, Mossman Gorge, Newell, Noah, Rocky Point, Shannonvale, Spurgeon, Stewart Creek Valley, Syndicate, Upper Daintree, Whyanbeel, Wonga and Wonga Beach.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 9,982 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 43,503 kWh per day, or 15,879 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,778,754.125 per year.
Thornton Beach and 4873 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 11,591.67 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 96,597,250 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4873
179th
State Wide
720th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Thornton Beach
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Thornton Beach: Daintree Tea - approx. 4.4 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Thornton Beach, 4873
Thornton Beach Demographics
Thornton Beach and the postcode of 4873 has a total population of 6036 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 3029 households in Thornton Beach, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1218 per week per household.
About 58% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Thornton Beach is $1430/month. By installing solar power in Thornton Beach, the average household could save 10.42% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $89565 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 2.82% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Thornton Beach is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Thornton Beach
Located in Far North Queensland, Bailey Creek is a small town with a population of approximately 150 people. The town is situated along the Mulligan Highway, making it easily accessible by car. Bailey Creek is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, including the Great Dividing Range and the Atherton Tablelands, providing a picturesque backdrop for the town.
With an average of 300 sunny days per year, Bailey Creek is an ideal location for solar power. The town's sunny weather and minimal shading issues make it a prime location for solar panel installation. Solar power systems can be installed at an optimal angle and orientation to maximize solar yields and energy production. Additionally, Bailey Creek's remote location makes it a great candidate for off-grid solar power systems, providing residents with a reliable and sustainable source of energy.
Some of the town's main attractions include the nearby Undara Lava Tubes, a series of ancient lava tubes that are over 190,000 years old. Visitors can take guided tours of the tubes and learn about their geological history. Another popular attraction is the Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, which features a network of limestone caves and underground streams. These attractions draw tourists from all over the world, providing an opportunity for local businesses and solar installers to promote the benefits of renewable energy to a global audience.