Solar Power Profile - Welshmans Reef, VIC 3462
More than 327 homes in postcode 3462 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Welshmans Reef, Green Gully, Joyces Creek, Muckleford South, Newstead and Sandon.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,347 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 5,326 kWh per day, or 1,944 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,022 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $340,198.25 per year.
Welshmans Reef and 3462 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 1,613.52 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 13,446,000 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 3462
460th
State Wide
1812nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Welshmans Reef
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Welshmans Reef: Joyces Creek - approx. 4.4 km
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Welshmans Reef Demographics
Welshmans Reef and the postcode of 3462 has a total population of 1154 people, with a median age of 53 years. There are 636 households in Welshmans Reef, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1146 per week per household.
About 76% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Welshmans Reef is $1347/month. By installing solar power in Welshmans Reef, the average household could save 6.32% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $54334 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 1.71% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Welshmans Reef is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Welshmans Reef
Green Gully is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated within the Shire of Northern Grampians and is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges such as the Grampians and the Pyrenees. The town is known for its picturesque landscapes, peaceful atmosphere and friendly locals.
Green Gully enjoys a temperate climate with mild summers and cool winters. The town experiences an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power generation. Solar panels installed in Green Gully can produce high yields due to the optimal solar panel angle and orientation.
Installing solar panels in Green Gully can provide numerous benefits. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. It can also help homeowners and businesses save on their electricity bills and increase the value of their properties. Solar installers in Green Gully can provide expert advice on solar panel installation, potential shading issues, and the best solar panel brands to use in the area.