Solar Power Profile - Avondale Heights, VIC 3034
More than 847 homes in postcode 3034 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Avondale Heights.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,375 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 15,733 kWh per day, or 5,743 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 $1,004,945.375 per year.
Avondale Heights and 3034 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 4,766.69 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 39,722,417 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3034
274th
State Wide
1219th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Avondale Heights
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Avondale Heights: Maribyrnong Explosives Factory - approx. 1.7 km
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Avondale Heights Demographics
Avondale Heights and the postcode of 3034 has a total population of 11606 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 4765 households in Avondale Heights, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1587 per week per household.
About 71% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Avondale Heights is $2167/month. By installing solar power in Avondale Heights, the average household could save 4.67% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $40106 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 1.47% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Avondale Heights is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Avondale Heights
Avondale Heights is a suburb located in the northwest of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood with a population of approximately 12,000 people. The suburb has a range of facilities, including schools, parks, shops, and restaurants, making it an ideal place to live for families and professionals alike.
When it comes to solar power, Avondale Heights is an excellent location due to its high levels of sunshine. The suburb experiences an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar panel installation. Additionally, the suburb has minimal shading issues, which means that solar panels can be installed with optimal orientation and angle to maximise solar yields.
By installing solar panels in Avondale Heights, residents can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to generate their own clean and renewable energy. This not only helps to reduce their carbon footprint but also provides significant financial benefits by reducing their reliance on the grid and lowering their energy bills. There are many reputable solar installers in the area that can help residents to take advantage of these benefits and make the switch to solar power.