Solar Power Profile - Maitland, SA 5573
More than 821 homes in postcode 5573 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Maitland, Chinamen Wells, Balgowan, Chinaman Wells, Point Pearce, Port Victoria, South Kilkerran, Urania, Wauraltee, Weetulta and Yorke Valley.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,469 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 18,837 kWh per day, or 6,876 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,203,213.375 per year.
Maitland and 5573 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 1,581.48 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 13,179,000 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5573
155th
State Wide
1208th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Maitland
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Maitland: Maitland - approx. 43 m
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Maitland
Community Solar Statistics - Maitland, 5573
Maitland Demographics
Maitland and the postcode of 5573 has a total population of 1892 people, with a median age of 51 years. There are 1508 households in Maitland, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1088 per week per household.
About 41% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Maitland is $899/month. By installing solar power in Maitland, the average household could save 13.62% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $117027 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 2.6% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Maitland is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Maitland
Balgowan is a small town located in the Mid North region of South Australia, with a population of just over 200 people. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Clare Valley wine region. Visitors to Balgowan can enjoy hiking, cycling and fishing in the nearby national parks and reservoirs.
Balgowan enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The town receives an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, homeowners and businesses in Balgowan can benefit from high solar yields and significant savings on their energy bills.
Installing solar energy systems in Balgowan can help reduce the town's carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. Solar power is a clean, renewable energy source that can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Local solar installers can help residents and businesses choose the right solar panels and design a system that meets their specific energy needs.