Solar Power Profile - Upper Cooyar Creek, QLD 4402
More than 83 homes in postcode 4402 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Upper Cooyar Creek, Cooyar and Kooralgin.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 456 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 2,029 kWh per day, or 741 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 $129,602.375 per year.
Upper Cooyar Creek and 4402 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 540.93 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 4,507,750 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4402
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State Wide
2231st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Upper Cooyar Creek
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Upper Cooyar Creek: Vincent Vale - approx. 5.4 km
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Upper Cooyar Creek Demographics
Upper Cooyar Creek and the postcode of 4402 has a total population of 245 people, with a median age of 57 years. There are 138 households in Upper Cooyar Creek, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 758 per week per household.
About 70% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Upper Cooyar Creek is $585/month. By installing solar power in Upper Cooyar Creek, the average household could save 21.84% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $187661 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 3.89% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Upper Cooyar Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Upper Cooyar Creek
Cooyar is a small town located in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 180 km northwest of Brisbane and 60 km northwest of Toowoomba. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, including the Bunya Mountains to the north and the Great Dividing Range to the east, making it an ideal location for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Cooyar experiences a subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The town receives an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it a great location for solar power. With the optimal solar panel angle and orientation, solar yields can be maximized, and potential shading issues can be minimized. Solar installers in Cooyar can help residents and businesses take advantage of the abundant sunshine and switch to renewable energy sources.
The benefits of solar power in Cooyar are numerous. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses can reduce their energy bills, decrease their carbon footprint, and contribute to a more sustainable future. With the help of local solar installers, Cooyar can become a leader in renewable energy and set an example for other communities to follow.