Solar Power Profile - Riverlea Park, SA 5120
More than 1164 homes in postcode 5120 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Riverlea Park, Buckland Park and Virginia.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 13,216 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 56,024 kWh per day, or 20,449 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $3,066 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,578,533 per year.
Riverlea Park and 5120 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 4,703.27 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 39,193,917 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 5120
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State Wide
548th
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Solar Power in Riverlea Park
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Riverlea Park: Virginia - approx. 1.9 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Riverlea Park, 5120
Riverlea Park Demographics
Riverlea Park and the postcode of 5120 has a total population of 2657 people, with a median age of 35 years. There are 1029 households in Riverlea Park, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 1763 per week per household.
About 77% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Riverlea Park is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Riverlea Park, the average household could save 14.74% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $126695 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 3.34% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Riverlea Park is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Riverlea Park
Located in South Australia, Buckland Park SA 5120 is a charming town that boasts a range of attractions and features. The town is situated in a picturesque rural setting, with a number of local landmarks and mountain ranges nearby, including the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Adelaide Hills. Buckland Park is also home to a number of historic buildings and sites, including the Buckland Park Heritage Trail and the Buckland Park Station, which dates back to the 1850s.
With its sunny climate and high levels of sunshine hours, Buckland Park is an ideal location for solar power. The town enjoys an average of around 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it one of the sunniest places in South Australia. This means that solar panels installed in Buckland Park are likely to produce high yields, making it an attractive option for those looking to install solar energy systems.
By installing solar panels in Buckland Park, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. Solar power is a clean and renewable source of energy, which can help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease the carbon footprint of the town. There are a number of solar installers operating in the area, who can provide advice and guidance on the best solar solutions for individual needs and budgets.