Solar Power Profile - Melville Forest, VIC 3315
More than 245 homes in postcode 3315 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Melville Forest, Parkwood, Brit Brit, Clover Flat, Coleraine, Coojar, Culla, Gringegalgona, Gritjurk, Hilgay, Konongwootong, Muntham, Nareen, Paschendale, Tahara Bridge, Tarrayoukyan, Tarrenlea and Wootong Vale.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,347 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 5,003 kWh per day, or 1,826 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 $319,566.625 per year.
Melville Forest and 3315 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 1,515.58 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 12,629,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3315
459th
State Wide
1811st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Melville Forest
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Melville Forest: Melville Forest - approx. 1.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Melville Forest, 3315
Melville Forest Demographics
Melville Forest and the postcode of 3315 has a total population of 1496 people, with a median age of 51 years. There are 846 households in Melville Forest, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 1068 per week per household.
About 66% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Melville Forest is $700/month. By installing solar power in Melville Forest, the average household could save 15.21% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $130692 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 2.3% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Melville Forest is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Melville Forest
BRIT BRIT VIC 3315 is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes and is home to a number of unique attractions. One of the most popular attractions in the area is the Great Ocean Road, which offers stunning views of the coastline and nearby mountain ranges. Other popular attractions in the area include the Otway Fly Treetop Adventures and the Cape Otway Lightstation.
When it comes to solar power, BRIT BRIT VIC 3315 is an ideal location due to its high levels of sunshine and minimal shading issues. The town experiences an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it a great location for solar panel installation. Additionally, the nearby mountain ranges provide protection from strong winds, which can help to increase the lifespan of solar panels.
By installing solar panels in BRIT BRIT VIC 3315, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy costs and a lower carbon footprint. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. There are a number of solar installers in the area that can help residents and businesses to take advantage of the benefits of solar power.