Solar Power Profile - Torrensville, SA 5031
More than 1724 homes in postcode 5031 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Torrensville, Mile End, Mile End South, Thebarton and Torrensville Plaza.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 13,976 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 57,583 kWh per day, or 21,018 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,107.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,678,114.125 per year.
Torrensville and 5031 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 4,834.14 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 40,284,500 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 5031
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Solar Power in Torrensville
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Torrensville: Adelaide (west Terrace / Ngayirdapira) - approx. 2.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Torrensville, 5031
Torrensville Demographics
Torrensville and the postcode of 5031 has a total population of 9700 people, with a median age of 37 years. There are 4575 households in Torrensville, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1664 per week per household.
About 51% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Torrensville is $1800/month. By installing solar power in Torrensville, the average household could save 9.76% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $83861 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 2.44% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Torrensville is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Torrensville
Mile End is a suburb located in the city of Adelaide, South Australia. It is situated just 4km from the central business district, making it a convenient location for both residents and visitors. The suburb is known for its beautiful parks and gardens, including the popular Linear Park trail, which runs alongside the River Torrens. Other notable features of Mile End include its historic architecture, trendy cafes and restaurants, and vibrant community atmosphere.
With an average of 2,800 hours of sunshine per year, Mile End is an ideal location for solar power. Homeowners and businesses in the area can benefit from installing solar panels on their rooftops, which can help to reduce energy bills and lower carbon emissions. Solar installers in Mile End can help to design and install solar systems that are optimised for the local climate and weather conditions, ensuring maximum efficiency and performance.
By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses in Mile End can play an important role in the transition to renewable energy. Solar power is a clean, sustainable and reliable source of energy that can help to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change. With the support of local solar installers and incentives such as the South Australian Home Battery Scheme, it has never been easier or more affordable to switch to solar power in Mile End.