Solar Power Profile - Wainui, QLD 4404
More than 81 homes in postcode 4404 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wainui, Bowenville, Formartin and Irvingdale.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 766 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,537 kWh per day, or 1,291 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,810.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $225,925.875 per year.
Wainui and 4404 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 942.43 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 7,853,583 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4404
368th
State Wide
2059th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Wainui
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wainui: Bowenville - approx. 4.1 km
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Wainui Demographics
Wainui and the postcode of 4404 has a total population of 403 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 187 households in Wainui, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1699 per week per household.
About 57% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Wainui is $1603/month. By installing solar power in Wainui, the average household could save 14.61% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $125556 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 3.18% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wainui is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Wainui
Bowenville is a small town located in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated approximately 45 km west of Toowoomba and has a population of around 300 people. The town is known for its peaceful and friendly atmosphere, making it a great place to live or visit.
One of the main attractions of Bowenville is the Bowenville Reserve, which is a great place to enjoy a picnic, go for a walk or even camp out. The reserve is also home to a variety of wildlife, including kangaroos and wallabies. Another popular attraction is the Bowenville War Memorial, which is a tribute to the soldiers who fought in World War I and II.
Bowenville is located in an area that receives a high amount of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. With an optimal solar panel angle of around 28 degrees and facing north, solar yields in Bowenville can be maximized. Additionally, there are few shading issues in the area, which means that solar panels can be installed with ease. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in Bowenville can benefit from reduced electricity bills, increased energy independence and a reduced carbon footprint.