Solar Power Profile - Dandenong South, VIC 3175
More than 4759 homes in postcode 3175 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Dandenong South, Bangholme, Dandenong, Dandenong East, Dandenong North and Dunearn.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 50,288 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 179,647 kWh per day, or 65,571 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,427.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $11,474,952.125 per year.
Dandenong South and 3175 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 54,423.93 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 453,532,750 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3175
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Solar Power in Dandenong South
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Dandenong South: Dandenong - approx. 4.3 km
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Dandenong South Demographics
Dandenong South and the postcode of 3175 has a total population of 49038 people, with a median age of 36 years. There are 19392 households in Dandenong South, with an average of 1 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1313 per week per household.
About 50% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Dandenong South is $1675/month. By installing solar power in Dandenong South, the average household could save 12.08% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $103774 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 3.56% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Dandenong South is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Dandenong South
Bangholme is a suburb located in the south-east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The town is situated in the City of Greater Dandenong and is surrounded by the suburbs of Dandenong South, Keysborough, and Lyndhurst. The town is known for its industrial area, which houses a number of manufacturing and distribution companies.
Despite being an industrial area, Bangholme has a number of attractions and features that make it an interesting place to visit. The town is home to the Dandenong Southern Gateway Centre, which is a popular tourist destination. The centre houses a number of shops and restaurants and is a great place to spend a day with family and friends. Other attractions in the area include the Dandenong Ranges, which are a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers.
Bangholme has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 2,100 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Bangholme can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. Potential shading issues can be mitigated by careful placement of solar panels, and the town's sunny weather ensures that solar energy is a reliable and renewable source of power.