Solar Power Profile - Jarvis Creek, VIC 3700
More than 326 homes in postcode 3700 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Jarvis Creek, Bullioh, Georges 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 8,316 kWh per day, or 3,035 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $531,184.5 per year.
Jarvis 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 2,519.05 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 20,992,083 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3700
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Solar Power in Jarvis Creek
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Jarvis Creek: Tallangatta Dcnr - approx. 6.3 km
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Jarvis Creek Demographics
Jarvis 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 Jarvis 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 Jarvis Creek is $1213/month. By installing solar power in Jarvis Creek, the average household could save 11.41% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $98046 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 2.61% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Jarvis Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Jarvis 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.