Solar Power Profile - Northwood, VIC 3660
More than 1369 homes in postcode 3660 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Northwood, Caveat, Dropmore, Dysart, Highlands, Hilldene, Kerrisdale, Kobyboyn, Seymour, Seymour South, Trawool and Whiteheads Creek.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,024 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 31,913 kWh per day, or 11,648 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,038,442.875 per year.
Northwood and 3660 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 9,667.84 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 80,565,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3660
175th
State Wide
857th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Northwood
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Northwood: Puckapunyal Range Control - approx. 7.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Northwood, 3660
Northwood Demographics
Northwood and the postcode of 3660 has a total population of 7059 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 3486 households in Northwood, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1214 per week per household.
About 61% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Northwood is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Northwood, the average household could save 9.42% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $80929 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 2.33% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Northwood is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Northwood
CAVEAT VIC 3660 is a small town located in the Shire of Strathbogie, Victoria, Australia. The town is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The town is known for its quiet and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal location for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
CAVEAT VIC 3660 is blessed with abundant sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power production. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, which is more than enough to power homes and businesses with solar energy. Solar installers in CAVEAT VIC 3660 can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields and reduce shading issues.
Installing solar panels in CAVEAT VIC 3660 has a number of benefits, including reducing energy bills, reducing carbon emissions, and increasing property values. Solar power is a renewable energy source, which means it is environmentally friendly and sustainable. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in CAVEAT VIC 3660 can take advantage of government incentives and rebates to reduce the cost of installation.