Solar Power Profile - Freshwater Creek, VIC 3216
More than 6820 homes in postcode 3216 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Freshwater Creek, Marshall, Belmont, Grovedale, Grovedale East, Highton, Mount Duneed, Wandana Heights and Waurn Ponds.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 35,461 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 127,525 kWh per day, or 46,547 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 $8,145,659.375 per year.
Freshwater Creek and 3216 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 38,634.01 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 321,950,083 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3216
15th
State Wide
123rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Freshwater Creek
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Freshwater Creek: Belmont - approx. 2.1 km
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Freshwater Creek Demographics
Freshwater Creek and the postcode of 3216 has a total population of 55474 people, with a median age of 38 years. There are 23884 households in Freshwater Creek, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1724 per week per household.
About 66% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Freshwater Creek is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Freshwater Creek, the average household could save 5.84% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $50150 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 1.35% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Freshwater Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Freshwater Creek
BELMONT VIC 3216 is a suburb located in the city of Greater Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The town is situated approximately 6 km southwest of the Geelong CBD and is known for its quiet and peaceful residential areas. Belmont has a variety of local amenities, including several parks and reserves, supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants, making it an ideal place to live for families and professionals.
When it comes to solar power, Belmont enjoys an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day, making it a suitable location for solar panel installation. The optimal solar panel angle for Belmont is between 20 and 30 degrees, and the ideal orientation is north-facing. While there may be some shading issues due to trees or nearby buildings, local solar installers can help homeowners find the best location for their solar panels to maximize solar yields.
Installing solar power in Belmont has several benefits, including reducing electricity bills, decreasing carbon footprint, and increasing the value of the property. Additionally, homeowners can take advantage of government incentives and rebates for installing solar panels, making it an affordable and sustainable energy option for the community.