Solar Power Profile - St Clair, SA 5011
More than 2375 homes in postcode 5011 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of St Clair, St Claire, Woodville, Woodville Park, Woodville South and Woodville West.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 15,384 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 65,216 kWh per day, or 23,804 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,165,672 per year.
St Clair and 5011 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 5,474.92 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 45,624,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5011
52nd
State Wide
447th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in St Clair
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to St Clair: Gillman Yard - approx. 2.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - St Clair, 5011
St Clair Demographics
St Clair and the postcode of 5011 has a total population of 13298 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 5817 households in St Clair, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1729 per week per household.
About 60% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in St Clair is $1733/month. By installing solar power in St Clair, the average household could save 8.29% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $71266 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 1.92% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in St Clair is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About St Clair
St Clair is a suburb located in the western part of Adelaide, South Australia. It is situated between the suburbs of Woodville and Cheltenham. The suburb is known for its beautiful parks and reserves, including the St Clair Recreation Centre, which has a range of facilities for sports enthusiasts. The area is also home to a number of schools, making it an ideal location for families.
St Clair enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. The suburb receives an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, households and businesses in St Clair can benefit from significant savings on their energy bills. Solar installers in the area can help residents determine the optimal panel placement and ensure maximum solar yields.
Investing in solar power in St Clair not only helps households and businesses save money, but it also contributes to a cleaner environment by reducing reliance on fossil fuels. By installing solar panels, residents can reduce their carbon footprint and help create a more sustainable future. With the support of local solar installers, St Clair can become a leader in renewable energy and set an example for other communities to follow.