Solar Power Profile - Calder Park, VIC 3037
More than 5504 homes in postcode 3037 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Calder Park, Plumpton, Delahey, Hillside, Sydenham and Taylors Hill.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 28,401 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 101,459 kWh per day, or 37,033 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,149.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $6,480,693.625 per year.
Calder Park and 3037 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 30,737.39 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 256,144,917 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3037
23rd
State Wide
185th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Calder Park
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Calder Park: Sydenham - approx. 2.4 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Calder Park, 3037
Calder Park Demographics
Calder Park and the postcode of 3037 has a total population of 49328 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 16380 households in Calder Park, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.1 with a median income of 2047 per week per household.
About 76% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Calder Park is $1838/month. By installing solar power in Calder Park, the average household could save 5.21% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $44797 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 1.08% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Calder Park is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Calder Park
CALDER PARK VIC 3037 is a suburb located in the north-west of Melbourne, Australia. It is a quiet and peaceful area with a mix of residential and commercial properties. One of the main attractions of Calder Park is the Calder Park Raceway, which hosts a range of motorsport events throughout the year. In addition to this, there are several parks and green spaces in the area, including the nearby Organ Pipes National Park, which is home to a unique geological formation of basalt columns.
Calder Park enjoys a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers. The area receives an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day, which makes it an ideal location for solar power. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, homeowners and businesses in Calder Park can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to generate their own clean and renewable energy. Solar installers in the area can help residents to design and install solar energy systems that are tailored to their specific needs and requirements.
By installing solar panels in Calder Park, residents can benefit from reduced electricity bills, increased energy independence, and a reduced carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change. Additionally, the Australian government offers a range of incentives and rebates for those who choose to install solar energy systems, making it an affordable and accessible option for many households and businesses in Calder Park.