Solar Power Profile - Cheltenham East, VIC 3192
More than 1904 homes in postcode 3192 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Cheltenham East, Cheltenham, Cheltenham North and Southland Centre.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 12,753 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 45,861 kWh per day, or 16,739 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,929,371.375 per year.
Cheltenham East and 3192 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 13,893.37 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 115,778,083 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3192
98th
State Wide
572nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Cheltenham East
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cheltenham East: Cheltenham Kingston Centre - approx. 1.5 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Cheltenham East, 3192
Cheltenham East Demographics
Cheltenham East and the postcode of 3192 has a total population of 22953 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 10233 households in Cheltenham East, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1921 per week per household.
About 65% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Cheltenham East is $2200/month. By installing solar power in Cheltenham East, the average household could save 5.81% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $49901 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 1.53% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Cheltenham East is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Cheltenham East
CHELTENHAM VIC 3192 is a suburb located in the south-east of Melbourne, Australia. It is situated approximately 19 kilometers from the central business district of Melbourne and is part of the City of Bayside. The suburb is known for its leafy streets and beautiful parks, making it a great place to live or visit.
One of the main attractions in CHELTENHAM is the Southland Shopping Centre, which is one of the largest shopping centers in Australia. The center has over 400 stores, including major retailers, supermarkets, and specialty stores. Other attractions in the area include the Royal Melbourne Golf Club and the Kingston Heath Reserve.
CHELTENHAM VIC 3192 is an ideal location for solar power 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 a great location for solar panel installation. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce carbon emissions and save on electricity bills. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in CHELTENHAM can take advantage of the abundant sunshine and reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources. Solar installers in the area can help determine the optimal angle and orientation for solar panels, as well as address any potential shading issues to maximize solar yields.