Solar Power Profile - Surrey Hills South, VIC 3125
More than 1084 homes in postcode 3125 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Surrey Hills South, Bennettswood and Burwood.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,946 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 20,957 kWh per day, or 7,649 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,213.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,338,628.375 per year.
Surrey Hills South and 3125 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 6,348.67 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 52,905,583 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Surrey Hills South
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Surrey Hills South: Box Hill Aged Mens Retreat - approx. 3.6 km
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Surrey Hills South Demographics
Surrey Hills South and the postcode of 3125 has a total population of 13484 people, with a median age of 34 years. There are 6411 households in Surrey Hills South, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1684 per week per household.
About 49% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Surrey Hills South is $2500/month. By installing solar power in Surrey Hills South, the average household could save 4.05% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $34764 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 1.39% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Surrey Hills South is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Surrey Hills South
Bennettswood is a charming suburb located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. The town is situated just 15 kilometres away from the city centre, making it an ideal location for those who want to enjoy the peace and quiet of the suburbs while still having easy access to the city. Bennettswood is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, well-maintained parks, and friendly community.
One of the main attractions of Bennettswood is its proximity to several popular landmarks and attractions. The town is just a short drive away from the picturesque Dandenong Ranges, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Other nearby attractions include the Box Hill Central shopping centre, the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, and the Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre.
Bennettswood is an excellent location for producing solar power due to its high levels of sunshine throughout the year. The town enjoys an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, with the highest levels of sunshine occurring during the summer months. Solar installers in Bennettswood can take advantage of this abundant sunshine by installing solar panels at the optimal angle and orientation to maximise solar yields. Additionally, the town's relatively low levels of shading make it an ideal location for solar power production.