Solar Power Profile - Oaklands Park, SA 5046
More than 1777 homes in postcode 5046 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Oaklands Park, Warradale and Warradale North.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 9,310 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 38,582 kWh per day, or 14,082 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,464,425.25 per year.
Oaklands Park and 5046 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 3,238.86 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 26,990,500 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 5046
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State Wide
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Solar Power in Oaklands Park
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Oaklands Park: Marion - approx. 1.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Oaklands Park, 5046
Oaklands Park Demographics
Oaklands Park and the postcode of 5046 has a total population of 9156 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 4539 households in Oaklands Park, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1421 per week per household.
About 58% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Oaklands Park is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Oaklands Park, the average household could save 6.76% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $58069 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 1.9% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Oaklands Park is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Oaklands Park
Oaklands Park is a suburb located in the southern part of Adelaide, South Australia. It is a beautiful and peaceful area that offers a wide range of attractions and features to its residents and visitors. One of the most popular attractions in the area is the Westfield Marion shopping centre, which is one of the largest shopping centres in the state. Additionally, the suburb is home to the Flinders Medical Centre, Flinders University, and the Tonsley Innovation District, which are all major contributors to the local economy.
When it comes to solar power, Oaklands Park is an excellent location due to its high levels of sunshine throughout the year. The suburb experiences an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, which is ideal for producing solar energy. Additionally, the area has a relatively low amount of shading, which means that solar panels can be installed without any major issues. Solar installers in Oaklands Park can also take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields and ensure that the panels are producing as much energy as possible.
Overall, Oaklands Park is a great location for anyone interested in solar power and renewable energy. With its high levels of sunshine, low shading, and optimal solar panel angle and orientation, the suburb is an ideal location for installing solar panels and producing clean energy. Additionally, with the growing demand for renewable energy, there are many opportunities for solar installers and businesses to thrive in the area.