Solar Power Profile - Lower Inman Valley, SA 5211
More than 6070 homes in postcode 5211 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Lower Inman Valley, Chiton, Victor Harbor Central, Back Valley, Encounter Bay, Hayborough, Hindmarsh Valley, Inman Valley, Mccracken, Mount Jagged, Victor Harbor, Waitpinga, Willow Creek and Yilki.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 30,028 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 117,283 kWh per day, or 42,808 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,213.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $7,491,451.625 per year.
Lower Inman Valley and 5211 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 9,845.84 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 82,048,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5211
7th
State Wide
163rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Lower Inman Valley
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Lower Inman Valley: Rivington Grange - approx. 4.8 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Lower Inman Valley, 5211
Lower Inman Valley Demographics
Lower Inman Valley and the postcode of 5211 has a total population of 15521 people, with a median age of 60 years. There are 9857 households in Lower Inman Valley, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 994 per week per household.
About 56% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Lower Inman Valley is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Lower Inman Valley, the average household could save 7.78% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $66854 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 2.35% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Lower Inman Valley is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Lower Inman Valley
Back Valley is a small town located in South Australia, with a population of around 200 people. The town is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. One of the main features of Back Valley is its close proximity to the beautiful Hindmarsh Falls, which is a popular tourist attraction in the area.
Back Valley experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. The town enjoys an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. With its clear skies and minimal cloud cover, Back Valley has the potential to generate a significant amount of solar energy.
Installing solar panels in Back Valley can provide numerous benefits, including reducing energy bills, increasing property values, and reducing carbon emissions. With the help of local solar installers, homeowners and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine and generate their own renewable energy. By investing in solar power, Back Valley can become a more sustainable and environmentally friendly community.