Solar Power Profile - Preston West, VIC 3072
More than 2581 homes in postcode 3072 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Preston West, Gilberton, Regent West, Sylvester, Northland Centre, Preston, Preston Lower and Preston South.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 15,343 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 54,810 kWh per day, or 20,006 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,341.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,500,988.75 per year.
Preston West and 3072 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 16,604.98 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 138,374,833 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Preston West
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Preston West: Preston Reservoir - approx. 2 km
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Preston West Demographics
Preston West and the postcode of 3072 has a total population of 32206 people, with a median age of 37 years. There are 15106 households in Preston West, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1844 per week per household.
About 52% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Preston West is $2000/month. By installing solar power in Preston West, the average household could save 5.59% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $48029 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 1.4% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Preston West is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Preston West
Gilberton is a small suburb located in the north-eastern part of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The suburb is situated approximately 10 kilometers away from Melbourne's central business district. Gilberton is a quiet and peaceful suburb that has a lot to offer to its residents and visitors.
One of the main attractions in Gilberton is the beautiful Darebin Parklands. This park is a great place to take a walk, have a picnic, or just enjoy the scenery. The parklands are also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including kangaroos, wallabies, and many species of birds.
With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, Gilberton is a great location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in Gilberton is between 25 and 35 degrees, facing north. However, shading can be an issue, so it is important to have a professional solar installer assess your property before installation. With the right setup, solar power can provide significant cost savings on energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint.