Solar Power Profile - St Andrews, VIC 3761
More than 237 homes in postcode 3761 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of St Andrews.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,405 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 4,920 kWh per day, or 1,796 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 $314,265 per year.
St Andrews and 3761 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 1,490.68 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 12,422,333 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3761
453rd
State Wide
1794th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in St Andrews
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to St Andrews: St. Andrews (hilderbrand Road) - approx. 1.8 km
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Community Solar Statistics - St Andrews, 3761
St Andrews Demographics
St Andrews and the postcode of 3761 has a total population of 1106 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 445 households in St Andrews, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 2216 per week per household.
About 83% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in St Andrews is $2167/month. By installing solar power in St Andrews, the average household could save 5.16% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $44328 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 1.16% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in St Andrews is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About St Andrews
St Andrews is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the Yarra Valley and is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges such as the Kinglake National Park and the Yarra Ranges. The town is known for its natural beauty and is a popular tourist destination.
With an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day, St Andrews is an ideal location for solar power. The optimal angle for solar panels in this area is between 25-30 degrees and the best orientation is north-facing. While shading can be an issue in some areas, a professional solar installer can help to mitigate this problem.
Installing solar energy in St Andrews has many benefits. Not only does it reduce your carbon footprint and help to combat climate change, but it can also save you money on your energy bills. With the increasing cost of electricity, investing in solar power is a smart financial decision. By producing your own energy, you become less reliant on the grid and can potentially sell excess energy back to the energy company.