Solar Power Profile - Newtown, VIC 3220
More than 1598 homes in postcode 3220 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Newtown, Bareena, Geelong and South Geelong.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 12,872 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 46,289 kWh per day, or 16,895 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,956,709.875 per year.
Newtown and 3220 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 14,022.85 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 116,857,083 km worth of car emissions.
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Newtown: Belmont - approx. 2.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Newtown, 3220
Newtown Demographics
Newtown and the postcode of 3220 has a total population of 15847 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 7868 households in Newtown, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1891 per week per household.
About 56% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Newtown is $2100/month. By installing solar power in Newtown, the average household could save 7.35% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $63168 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 1.88% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Newtown is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Newtown
Bareena is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the City of Greater Geelong, just a short drive from the coast. Despite its small size, Bareena has plenty of attractions and features that make it a great place to visit or live.
One of the main attractions in Bareena is the beautiful Barwon River, which runs through the town. The river is a great spot for fishing, boating, and other water activities. There are also several parks and reserves in the area, including the popular Kardinia Park.
With its sunny climate and high levels of solar radiation, Bareena is an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels installed in Bareena can produce a high yield of energy throughout the year, with optimal panel angles and orientations ensuring maximum efficiency. Solar installers in the area can help residents and businesses take advantage of this renewable energy source, reducing their carbon footprint and saving money on energy bills.