Solar Power Profile - Melrose Park, SA 5039
More than 1928 homes in postcode 5039 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Melrose Park, Melrose Park Dc, Clarence Gardens and Edwardstown.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 14,030 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 57,471 kWh per day, or 20,977 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,916.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,670,960.125 per year.
Melrose Park and 5039 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 4,824.71 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 40,205,917 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Melrose Park
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Melrose Park: Melrose Park - approx. 519 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Melrose Park, 5039
Melrose Park Demographics
Melrose Park and the postcode of 5039 has a total population of 8827 people, with a median age of 37 years. There are 4068 households in Melrose Park, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1554 per week per household.
About 57% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Melrose Park is $1821/month. By installing solar power in Melrose Park, the average household could save 8.77% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $75358 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 2.37% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Melrose Park is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Melrose Park
Clarence Gardens is a suburb located in the southern part of Adelaide, South Australia. It is situated just 5 km south of the Adelaide city centre and is a part of the City of Marion. The suburb has a mix of residential and commercial areas, with a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants. One of the main attractions of Clarence Gardens is the Clarence Park Community Centre, which hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year.
When it comes to solar power, Clarence Gardens is an ideal location due to its high levels of sunshine hours. The suburb receives an average of 5.8 hours of sunlight per day, making it a great place to install solar panels. Solar installers in Clarence Gardens can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. However, it is important to consider potential shading issues from nearby buildings or trees.
By installing solar energy systems in Clarence Gardens, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced electricity bills and a smaller carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. With the help of experienced solar installers, Clarence Gardens can continue to move towards a more sustainable future.