Solar Power Profile - Scott Creek, SA 5153
More than 1969 homes in postcode 5153 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Scott Creek, Biggs Flat, Bradbury, Chapel Hill, Echunga, Flaxley, Green Hills Range, Heathfield, Ironbank, Jupiter Creek, Longwood, Macclesfield and Mylor.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 14,078 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 55,992 kWh per day, or 20,437 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 $3,576,489 per year.
Scott Creek and 5153 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 4,700.51 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 39,170,917 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5153
64th
State Wide
506th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Scott Creek
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Scott Creek: Longwood Alert - approx. 2.4 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Scott Creek, 5153
Scott Creek Demographics
Scott Creek and the postcode of 5153 has a total population of 6215 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 2610 households in Scott Creek, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 2033 per week per household.
About 81% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Scott Creek is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Scott Creek, the average household could save 8.6% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $73906 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 1.69% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Scott Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Scott Creek
BIGGS FLAT SA 5153 is a small town located in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The town is surrounded by picturesque rolling hills and is home to a number of local attractions and landmarks. One of the most popular attractions in the area is the Mount Crawford Forest Reserve, which offers visitors the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the region.
With an average of over 2500 hours of sunshine per year, BIGGS FLAT SA 5153 is an ideal location for solar power production. The town's location in the Adelaide Hills means that it is protected from the harsh coastal winds, making it an ideal location for solar panel installation. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to ensure maximum solar yields.
Installing solar energy in BIGGS FLAT SA 5153 can provide a number of benefits, including reduced energy costs and a smaller carbon footprint. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses in the area can reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources and contribute to a more sustainable future. With a number of local solar installers available, it has never been easier to make the switch to renewable energy in BIGGS FLAT SA 5153.