Solar Power Profile - Georges Creek, VIC 3700
More than 326 homes in postcode 3700 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Georges Creek, Bullioh, Jarvis Creek, Tallangatta and Tallangatta East.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,042 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 8,267 kWh per day, or 3,017 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $528,054.625 per year.
Georges Creek and 3700 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 2,504.11 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 20,867,583 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3700
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State Wide
1615th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Georges Creek
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Georges Creek: Bullioh (wood Hill) - approx. 4.6 km
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Georges Creek Demographics
Georges Creek and the postcode of 3700 has a total population of 1225 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 606 households in Georges Creek, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1223 per week per household.
About 69% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Georges Creek is $1213/month. By installing solar power in Georges Creek, the average household could save 10.97% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $94275 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 2.51% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Georges Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Georges Creek
Bullioh is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the Alpine Shire and is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges such as the Victorian Alps, the Bogong High Plains, and the Mount Buffalo National Park. The town is known for its picturesque scenery and offers visitors a chance to experience the great outdoors.
Bullioh enjoys a sunny climate with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. The town has a high solar potential due to its location and climate. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, Bullioh can produce a significant amount of solar energy. Solar installers in Bullioh can help residents and businesses install solar panels to take advantage of the town's abundant sunshine.
Installing solar panels in Bullioh can provide many benefits. Solar power is a renewable energy source that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps combat climate change. It can also save residents and businesses money on their energy bills. By investing in solar energy, Bullioh can become a more sustainable and self-sufficient community. Solar power can also create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the town.