Solar Power Profile - Keilor Park, VIC 3042
More than 1264 homes in postcode 3042 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Keilor Park, Niddrie North, Airport West and Niddrie.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,357 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 29,855 kWh per day, or 10,897 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,906,988.125 per year.
Keilor Park and 3042 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 9,044.51 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 75,370,917 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3042
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State Wide
840th
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Solar Power in Keilor Park
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Keilor Park: Arundel - approx. 3.3 km
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Keilor Park Demographics
Keilor Park and the postcode of 3042 has a total population of 16259 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 7248 households in Keilor Park, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1853 per week per household.
About 67% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Keilor Park is $2113/month. By installing solar power in Keilor Park, the average household could save 6.05% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $51955 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 1.59% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Keilor Park is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Keilor Park
Airport West is a suburb located in the north-west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is situated approximately 11 km from the CBD and is known for its diverse range of shopping centres, restaurants, cafes, and parks. The suburb is home to the Westfield Airport West shopping centre, which features over 200 stores and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Other notable attractions include the Essendon Traffic School, which is a miniature town designed to teach children about road safety, and the Niddrie Shopping Precinct, which offers a range of specialty stores and services.
With an average of 2,200 hours of sunshine per year, Airport West is an ideal location for solar power. The suburb experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters, making it an excellent place to install solar panels. Solar installers in Airport West can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when designing solar systems in the area.
Installing solar energy in Airport West can provide numerous benefits, including reduced electricity bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. With the Australian government's solar rebate program and various incentives available for renewable energy, there has never been a better time to invest in solar power. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses in Airport West can reduce their environmental impact and save money on their energy bills.