Solar Power Profile - Narre Warren East, VIC 3804
More than 1238 homes in postcode 3804 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Narre Warren East and Narre Warren North.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,871 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 30,635 kWh per day, or 11,182 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,956,810.625 per year.
Narre Warren East and 3804 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 9,281.06 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 77,342,167 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3804
161st
State Wide
803rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Narre Warren East
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Narre Warren East: Narre Warren North (hillsley) - approx. 4.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Narre Warren East, 3804
Narre Warren East Demographics
Narre Warren East and the postcode of 3804 has a total population of 8014 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 2444 households in Narre Warren East, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.4 with a median income of 2630 per week per household.
About 90% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Narre Warren East is $2250/month. By installing solar power in Narre Warren East, the average household could save 5.91% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $50825 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 1.17% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Narre Warren East is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Narre Warren East
Narre Warren East is a suburb located in the south-eastern part of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is situated approximately 42 km from Melbourne's central business district and is part of the City of Casey. The town is surrounded by scenic mountain ranges, including the Dandenong Ranges and Lysterfield Hills, which provide a picturesque backdrop to the area.
One of the main attractions in Narre Warren East is the Kurth Kiln Regional Park, which offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, and picnicking. The park is also home to a historic charcoal kiln, which was used to produce charcoal for the railway industry in the early 1900s. Another popular attraction is the Puffing Billy Railway, which is a steam train that runs through the Dandenong Ranges.
Narre Warren East has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The town receives an average of 2,200 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power. Installing solar panels on homes and businesses in Narre Warren East can help reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. Solar installers in the area can help residents determine the optimal panel angle and orientation for maximum solar yield. Shading issues should also be considered when installing solar panels, as trees and buildings can block sunlight and reduce energy production.