Solar Power Profile - Noarlunga Downs, SA 5168
More than 1546 homes in postcode 5168 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Noarlunga Downs, Noarlunga Centre and Old Noarlunga.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,522 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 35,112 kWh per day, or 12,816 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 $2,242,779 per year.
Noarlunga Downs and 5168 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 2,947.68 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 24,564,000 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5168
116th
State Wide
830th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Noarlunga Downs
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Noarlunga Downs: Noarlunga - approx. 1.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Noarlunga Downs, 5168
Noarlunga Downs Demographics
Noarlunga Downs and the postcode of 5168 has a total population of 5428 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 2468 households in Noarlunga Downs, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1250 per week per household.
About 61% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Noarlunga Downs is $1365/month. By installing solar power in Noarlunga Downs, the average household could save 8.97% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $77075 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 2.26% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Noarlunga Downs is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Noarlunga Downs
NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168 is a suburb located in the southern suburbs of Adelaide, Australia. The town is known for its beautiful parks and reserves, including the Onkaparinga River National Park and the Hallett Cove Conservation Park. Visitors can also enjoy shopping and dining at the Colonnades Shopping Centre, which is the largest shopping centre in the southern suburbs.
NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168 has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. The town experiences an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in NOARLUNGA CENTRE can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be considered when installing solar panels.
Installing solar energy in NOARLUNGA CENTRE can provide many benefits, including reducing electricity bills and decreasing carbon emissions. With the abundant sunshine hours, solar power is a viable renewable energy source for the town. Homeowners and businesses can also take advantage of government incentives and rebates for installing solar panels. By choosing solar power, NOARLUNGA CENTRE can contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.