Solar Power Profile - Wee Wee Rup, VIC 3568
More than 659 homes in postcode 3568 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wee Wee Rup, Burkes Bridge, Cohuna, Cullen, Daltons Bridge, Gannawarra, Keely, Macorna North, Mcmillans, Mead and Mincha West.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,384 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 22,694 kWh per day, or 8,283 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,171.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,449,579.25 per year.
Wee Wee Rup and 3568 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 6,874.89 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 57,290,750 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3568
238th
State Wide
1087th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Wee Wee Rup
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wee Wee Rup: Cohuna (goulburn Murray) - approx. 11 km
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Wee Wee Rup Demographics
Wee Wee Rup and the postcode of 3568 has a total population of 2646 people, with a median age of 53 years. There are 1389 households in Wee Wee Rup, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1155 per week per household.
About 67% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Wee Wee Rup is $976/month. By installing solar power in Wee Wee Rup, the average household could save 18.54% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $159348 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 3.62% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wee Wee Rup is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Wee Wee Rup
Burkes Bridge is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the Gannawarra Shire and has a population of approximately 200 people. The town is known for its peaceful atmosphere and stunning natural surroundings.
One of the main attractions in Burkes Bridge is the nearby Gunbower National Park. This park is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including kangaroos, emus, and a variety of bird species. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and fishing in the park.
Burkes Bridge is an ideal location for solar power due to its high levels of sunshine. The town experiences an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it a prime location for solar panel installation. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help to reduce carbon emissions and lower energy costs for residents and businesses in the area. By working with local solar installers, residents of Burkes Bridge can take advantage of the benefits of solar power and contribute to a more sustainable future.