Solar Power Profile - Tallarook, VIC 3659
More than 191 homes in postcode 3659 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Tallarook and Sugarloaf Creek.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,120 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 4,427 kWh per day, or 1,616 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 $282,774.625 per year.
Tallarook and 3659 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 1,341.28 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 11,177,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3659
484th
State Wide
1892nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Tallarook
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tallarook: Seymour Shire Depot - approx. 9.9 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Tallarook, 3659
Tallarook Demographics
Tallarook and the postcode of 3659 has a total population of 716 people, with a median age of 50 years. There are 358 households in Tallarook, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1775 per week per household.
About 68% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Tallarook is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Tallarook, the average household could save 7.06% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $60708 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 1.59% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Tallarook is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Tallarook
Sugarloaf Creek is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the Shire of Strathbogie and has a population of just over 200 people. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, including the Strathbogie Ranges and the Mount Samaria State Park. Visitors to the area can enjoy hiking, camping, and bird watching in the nearby national parks.
Sugarloaf Creek enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and cool winters. The town experiences an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in Sugarloaf Creek can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels.
The benefits of solar power in Sugarloaf Creek are numerous. Installing solar energy systems can help homeowners and businesses save money on their electricity bills while reducing their carbon footprint. With the abundance of sunshine in the area, solar power is a reliable and renewable energy source for the town. By switching to solar power, Sugarloaf Creek can contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.