Solar Power Profile - Thomastown, VIC 3074
More than 2005 homes in postcode 3074 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Thomastown.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 17,030 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 60,836 kWh per day, or 22,205 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,916.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,885,899.5 per year.
Thomastown and 3074 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 18,430.15 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 153,584,583 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3074
69th
State Wide
439th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Thomastown
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Number of Home Solar Systems Installed
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Daily Avg Sunshine in Thomastown
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Thomastown: Preston Reservoir - approx. 4.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Thomastown, 3074
Thomastown Demographics
Thomastown and the postcode of 3074 has a total population of 19484 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 7890 households in Thomastown, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 1225 per week per household.
About 63% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Thomastown is $1690/month. By installing solar power in Thomastown, the average household could save 9.45% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $81199 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 3.01% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Thomastown is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Thomastown
Thomastown VIC 3074 is a suburb located in the northern part of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The suburb is known for its industrial area, which is home to a variety of businesses, including solar installers. The town is also surrounded by several parks and reserves, such as the Darebin Creek Trail and the Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre.
With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, Thomastown is a great location for producing solar power. Solar panels installed on homes or businesses in the area can generate a significant amount of electricity, reducing energy bills and decreasing carbon footprints. Solar installers in Thomastown can help residents and businesses determine the optimal angle and orientation for their solar panels, as well as identify any potential shading issues that could affect solar yields.
By installing solar energy systems in Thomastown, residents and businesses can take advantage of the many benefits of renewable energy. Not only can solar power help reduce energy costs, but it can also help reduce dependence on fossil fuels, decrease carbon emissions, and contribute to a more sustainable future. With the help of solar installers in Thomastown, anyone can take advantage of the abundant sunshine and produce clean, renewable energy for their home or business.