Solar Power Profile - Great Southern, VIC 3685
More than 763 homes in postcode 3685 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Great Southern, Dugays Bridge, Norong Central, Prentice North, Boorhaman North, Brimin, Browns Plains, Carlyle, Gooramadda, Lake Moodemere and Rutherglen.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,181 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 21,468 kWh per day, or 7,836 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,371,268.5 per year.
Great Southern and 3685 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 6,503.88 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 54,199,000 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3685
243rd
State Wide
1106th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Great Southern
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Great Southern: Rutherglen Research - approx. 3 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Great Southern
Shannon Fraser Solar & Electrical
50 Thomas Street, 3677For all your solar power and electrical needs.
Community Solar Statistics - Great Southern, 3685
Great Southern Demographics
Great Southern and the postcode of 3685 has a total population of 2686 people, with a median age of 49 years. There are 1343 households in Great Southern, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1351 per week per household.
About 68% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Great Southern is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Great Southern, the average household could save 11.46% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $98522 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 2.55% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Great Southern is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Great Southern
Boorhaman North is a small town located in the north-east of Victoria, Australia. The town is situated in the Rural City of Wangaratta and is surrounded by picturesque countryside. Boorhaman North is known for its quiet and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The town is home to a number of local businesses, including solar installers who can help residents take advantage of the abundant sunshine in the area.
Boorhaman North enjoys a sunny climate with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. The town experiences warm summers and cool winters, with temperatures ranging from 3°C to 29°C. These weather conditions make Boorhaman North an ideal location for solar power production. Solar panels installed in the town can generate a significant amount of energy, reducing the reliance on non-renewable sources of energy and helping to reduce carbon emissions.
Installing solar panels in Boorhaman North can provide a number of benefits. Solar power is a clean and renewable source of energy that can help to reduce electricity bills and carbon emissions. Solar panels can be installed at an optimal angle and orientation to maximise solar yields, and shading issues can be addressed to ensure that panels receive maximum sunlight. By choosing to install solar panels, residents of Boorhaman North can take advantage of the abundant sunshine in the area and contribute to a cleaner, greener future.