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Solar Power Profile - Mckenzie Hill, VIC 3451

More than 1318 homes in postcode 3451 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mckenzie Hill, Woodbrook, Barkers Creek, Campbells Creek, Chewton, Chewton Bushlands, Faraday, Fryerstown, Glenluce, Golden Point, Gower, Guildford, Irishtown, Muckleford, Tarilta, Vaughan and Yapeen.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 6,781 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 26,487 kWh per day, or 9,668 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,277.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,691,857.125 per year.

Mckenzie Hill and 3451 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 8,024.44 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 66,870,333 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 3451

205th

State Wide

953rd

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Mckenzie Hill

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mckenzie Hill: Castlemaine Prison - approx. 5.4 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Mckenzie Hill

Ballarat Solar & Electrical

14 Icon Drive, 3356

Solar power specialists for the Ballarat region.

Macedon Ranges Solar Power

1 Newry Drive, 3438

The #1 solar company in macedon ranges.

Ballarat Solar Company

Shed 12/102 Fussell Street, 3350

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Solar Statistics - Mckenzie Hill, 3451

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Mckenzie Hill Demographics

Mckenzie Hill and the postcode of 3451 has a total population of 5456 people, with a median age of 47 years. There are 2639 households in Mckenzie Hill, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1392 per week per household.

About 76% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mckenzie Hill is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Mckenzie Hill, the average household could save 7.02% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $60306 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 1.76% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mckenzie Hill is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Mckenzie Hill

Barkers Creek is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the Central Goldfields region and has a population of around 500 people. The town is known for its beautiful natural surroundings, including the Barker's Creek Gorge and the Mount Alexander Regional Park.

With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, Barkers Creek is a great location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in this area is around 30 degrees, facing north. However, shading can be an issue in some parts of the town, so it's important to consult with a professional solar installer to ensure maximum solar yields.

Installing solar energy in Barkers Creek has many benefits, including reducing energy bills and decreasing carbon emissions. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents can take advantage of renewable energy and contribute to a more sustainable future for their community. Solar power is a smart investment for homeowners and businesses alike, and with the help of local solar installers, it's easy to get started.

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