Solar Power Profile - Ngarkat, SA 5302
More than 234 homes in postcode 5302 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Ngarkat, Lameroo and Smithville.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,594 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 6,566 kWh per day, or 2,397 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $419,403.25 per year.
Ngarkat and 5302 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 551.31 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 4,594,250 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 5302
224th
State Wide
1811st
Australia Wide
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ngarkat: Kirra - approx. 8.5 km
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Ngarkat Demographics
Ngarkat and the postcode of 5302 has a total population of 749 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 406 households in Ngarkat, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1368 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 Ngarkat is $867/month. By installing solar power in Ngarkat, the average household could save 17.19% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $147726 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 2.51% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Ngarkat is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Ngarkat
Lameroo is a small town located in the Murray Mallee region of South Australia. The town is situated approximately 200km east of Adelaide and has a population of around 700 people. Lameroo is known for its rich agricultural history, with the town being surrounded by vast wheat fields and other crops.
One of the main attractions of Lameroo is the Lameroo Regional Community and Sporting Hub, which features a range of facilities including a swimming pool, gym, and sports fields. The town also has a number of historic buildings and sites, including the Lameroo Railway Station and the Lameroo War Memorial.
With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, Lameroo is an ideal location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in Lameroo is around 30 degrees, facing north. However, shading can be an issue in some areas, so it's important to have a professional solar installer assess your property before installation. With the high levels of sunshine, solar power can provide significant benefits for homeowners and businesses in Lameroo, including reducing energy bills and decreasing reliance on non-renewable energy sources.