Solar Power Profile - Wongawallan, QLD 4210
More than 5530 homes in postcode 4210 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wongawallan, Guanaba, Maudsland, Oxenford and Studio Village.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 35,060 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 151,967 kWh per day, or 55,468 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $9,706,892.125 per year.
Wongawallan and 4210 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 40,491.64 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 337,430,333 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 4210
53rd
State Wide
128th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Wongawallan
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wongawallan: Wongawallan Alert - approx. 2.5 km
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Wongawallan Demographics
Wongawallan and the postcode of 4210 has a total population of 21748 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 7580 households in Wongawallan, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3 with a median income of 2133 per week per household.
About 74% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Wongawallan is $2000/month. By installing solar power in Wongawallan, the average household could save 7.19% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $61752 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 1.55% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wongawallan is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Wongawallan
Located in the Gold Coast hinterland, Guanaba is a small town in Queensland, Australia. It is surrounded by lush rainforests and boasts beautiful views of the Numinbah Valley. The town is known for its peaceful and serene atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and those seeking a quiet retreat.
One of the main attractions in Guanaba is the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk, which offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the rainforest canopy from a bird's eye view. Other popular attractions include the Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard and Winery and the Tamborine Mountain Distillery.
Guanaba's sunny climate and high solar irradiance make it an excellent location for solar power production. With an average of 245 sunny days per year and minimal shading issues, solar panel installations in Guanaba can generate high yields. Additionally, the optimal solar panel angle and orientation can be easily achieved due to the town's location near the equator. Solar installers in Guanaba can take advantage of these conditions to provide efficient and cost-effective solar energy solutions to residents and businesses in the area.