Solar Power Profile - Yarrah, SA 5433
More than 459 homes in postcode 5433 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Yarrah, Bruce, Quorn, Saltia, Stephenston and Willochra.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,296 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 10,442 kWh per day, or 3,811 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $666,982.75 per year.
Yarrah and 5433 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 876.53 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 7,304,417 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 5433
195th
State Wide
1562nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Yarrah
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yarrah: Depot Flat - approx. 10.2 km
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Yarrah Demographics
Yarrah and the postcode of 5433 has a total population of 1108 people, with a median age of 53 years. There are 700 households in Yarrah, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 1031 per week per household.
About 57% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Yarrah is $962/month. By installing solar power in Yarrah, the average household could save 12.73% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $109363 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 2.74% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Yarrah is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Yarrah
BRUCE SA 5433 is a small town located in the Mid North region of South Australia. It is situated approximately 200 km north of Adelaide and is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, including the Mount Remarkable National Park and the Southern Flinders Ranges. The town itself is known for its friendly locals, historic buildings, and peaceful atmosphere.
With an average of 300 sunny days per year, BRUCE SA 5433 is an ideal location for solar power production. The town's location in South Australia also means that it benefits from the state's generous solar feed-in tariffs, making it a great place to install solar panels. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, which allows for maximum solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels in the area.
By embracing renewable energy, BRUCE SA 5433 can reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner environment. Installing solar panels can also help residents and businesses save money on their energy bills while supporting the local economy by creating jobs in the solar industry.