Solar Power Profile - Gladstone, SA 5473
More than 230 homes in postcode 5473 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Gladstone.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,170 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 5,101 kWh per day, or 1,862 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $325,826.375 per year.
Gladstone and 5473 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 428.26 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 3,568,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5473
235th
State Wide
1871st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Gladstone
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Gladstone: Gladstone - approx. 370 m
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Gladstone
O'Dea Solar & Electrical
508 Goyder Highway, 5523LG Solar Power Specialist & Authorised Solar Partner.
Community Solar Statistics - Gladstone, 5473
Gladstone Demographics
Gladstone and the postcode of 5473 has a total population of 655 people, with a median age of 51 years. There are 388 households in Gladstone, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 935 per week per household.
About 60% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Gladstone is $650/month. By installing solar power in Gladstone, the average household could save 18.02% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $154820 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 2.89% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Gladstone is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Gladstone
Located in South Australia, GLADSTONE SA 5473 is a small town with a population of just over 900 people. The town is known for its rich agricultural land, with wheat and barley being the primary crops grown in the area. In addition to its agricultural heritage, GLADSTONE SA 5473 is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Gladstone Gaol, which was built in 1881 and is now a popular tourist attraction.
With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, GLADSTONE SA 5473 is an ideal location for solar power. The town's location in South Australia means that it is well-positioned to take advantage of the state's abundant solar resources. Solar installers in the area can help residents and businesses to install solar panels that are optimally angled and oriented to maximize solar yields.
By installing solar energy systems in GLADSTONE SA 5473, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy costs and a smaller carbon footprint. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, which can be expensive and harmful to the environment. With the help of local solar installers, GLADSTONE SA 5473 can continue to be a leader in sustainable energy and environmental stewardship.