Solar Power Profile - West Prairie, QLD 4403
More than 179 homes in postcode 4403 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of West Prairie, Brymaroo, Jondaryan, Malu, Mount Moriah and Quinalow.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,468 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 6,784 kWh per day, or 2,476 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,427.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $433,328 per year.
West Prairie and 4403 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 1,807.48 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 15,062,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4403
324th
State Wide
1780th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in West Prairie
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to West Prairie: Nunkeri - approx. 9.7 km
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West Prairie Demographics
West Prairie and the postcode of 4403 has a total population of 760 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 333 households in West Prairie, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1360 per week per household.
About 53% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in West Prairie is $1083/month. By installing solar power in West Prairie, the average household could save 18.68% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $160499 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 3.43% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in West Prairie is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About West Prairie
BRYMAROO is a small town located in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated approximately 40km west of Toowoomba and has a population of around 300 people. Despite its small size, BRYMAROO has a number of features and attractions that make it an interesting place to visit.
One of the main attractions of BRYMAROO is its location in the heart of the Darling Downs region. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is close to a number of national parks and mountain ranges, including the Bunya Mountains and the Great Dividing Range. These natural features make BRYMAROO an ideal location for producing solar power and installing solar energy systems. With plenty of sunshine hours and clear skies, the town is well-suited to harnessing the power of the sun to generate renewable energy.
Installing solar panels in BRYMAROO can provide a number of benefits, including reduced energy costs, increased energy independence, and a lower carbon footprint. Solar installers in the area can help homeowners and businesses to design and install solar energy systems that are tailored to their specific needs. By taking advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation, and avoiding potential shading issues, solar yields in BRYMAROO can be maximized, making solar power an attractive option for those looking to reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources.