Solar Power Profile - Ballan, VIC 3342
More than 686 homes in postcode 3342 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Ballan, Beremboke, Blakeville, Bunding, Colbrook, Durdidwarrah, Fiskville, Ingliston and Mount Wallace.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,877 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 14,033 kWh per day, or 5,122 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,277.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $896,357.875 per year.
Ballan and 3342 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 4,251.26 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 35,427,167 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3342
289th
State Wide
1278th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Ballan
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ballan: Ballan - approx. 1.8 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Ballan, 3342
Ballan Demographics
Ballan and the postcode of 3342 has a total population of 3705 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 1683 households in Ballan, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1612 per week per household.
About 72% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Ballan is $1647/month. By installing solar power in Ballan, the average household could save 6.46% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $55546 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 1.52% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Ballan is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Ballan
BALLAN VIC 3342 is a small town located in the Moorabool Shire, Victoria, Australia. The town is situated approximately 78 km northwest of Melbourne and has a population of around 2,000 people. BALLAN is known for its rich history, beautiful scenery, and friendly community.
One of the main attractions in BALLAN is the Werribee Gorge State Park, which is located just a short drive from the town. The park offers visitors the opportunity to hike through the stunning gorge, take in the breathtaking views, and explore the local flora and fauna. Other popular attractions in the area include the Ballan Farmers Market, the Ballan Autumn Festival, and the Ballan Farmers Market.
BALLAN VIC 3342 is blessed with an abundance of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunlight per day, which is more than enough to generate significant amounts of solar energy. Solar power is becoming increasingly popular in BALLAN, with many homeowners and businesses installing solar panels to take advantage of the town's sunny climate. Solar installers in the area can help residents design and install solar PV systems that are optimised for the local climate and conditions.