Solar Power Profile - Albert Park, VIC 3206
More than 458 homes in postcode 3206 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Albert Park and Middle Park.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,427 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,727 kWh per day, or 3,185 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,213.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $557,437.125 per year.
Albert Park and 3206 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 2,643.55 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 22,029,583 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3206
370th
State Wide
1530th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Albert Park
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Albert Park: Melbourne Botanical Gardens - approx. 3.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Albert Park, 3206
Albert Park Demographics
Albert Park and the postcode of 3206 has a total population of 9411 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 4943 households in Albert Park, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 2659 per week per household.
About 53% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Albert Park is $3467/month. By installing solar power in Albert Park, the average household could save 2.92% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $25068 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 0.88% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Albert Park is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Albert Park
Albert Park is a suburb located in the southern part of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is situated just a few kilometers from the central business district and is known for its beautiful Victorian-era architecture, tree-lined streets, and proximity to the beach. The suburb is also home to the popular Albert Park Lake, which is a hub for recreational activities such as walking, running, cycling, and sailing.
When it comes to solar power, Albert Park is an ideal location due to its high levels of sunshine throughout the year. The suburb receives an average of 4.2 hours of sunlight per day, making it an excellent location for solar panel installations. Solar panel installers in Albert Park can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Additionally, the town's relatively low levels of shading issues make it an ideal location for solar power installations.
Overall, Albert Park is a great location for solar power installations due to its high levels of sunshine, optimal solar panel angle and orientation, and low levels of shading issues. By installing solar panels in Albert Park, residents and businesses can take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine to generate their own renewable energy, reduce their carbon footprint, and save money on their energy bills.