Solar Power Profile - Whiteheads Creek, VIC 3660
More than 1444 homes in postcode 3660 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Whiteheads Creek, Caveat, Dropmore, Dysart, Highlands, Hilldene, Kerrisdale, Kobyboyn, Northwood, Seymour, Seymour South and Trawool.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,741 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 34,558 kWh per day, or 12,614 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,207,392.25 per year.
Whiteheads Creek and 3660 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 10,469.62 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 87,246,833 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Whiteheads Creek
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Whiteheads Creek: Seymour Shire Depot - approx. 9.6 km
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Whiteheads Creek Demographics
Whiteheads Creek and the postcode of 3660 has a total population of 7059 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 3486 households in Whiteheads Creek, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1214 per week per household.
About 61% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Whiteheads Creek is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Whiteheads Creek, the average household could save 9.83% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $84447 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 2.43% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Whiteheads Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Whiteheads Creek
CAVEAT VIC 3660 is a small town located in the Shire of Strathbogie, Victoria, Australia. The town is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The town is known for its quiet and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal location for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
CAVEAT VIC 3660 is blessed with abundant sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power production. The town receives an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, which is more than enough to power homes and businesses with solar energy. Solar installers in CAVEAT VIC 3660 can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields and reduce shading issues.
Installing solar panels in CAVEAT VIC 3660 has a number of benefits, including reducing energy bills, reducing carbon emissions, and increasing property values. Solar power is a renewable energy source, which means it is environmentally friendly and sustainable. By installing solar panels, residents and businesses in CAVEAT VIC 3660 can take advantage of government incentives and rebates to reduce the cost of installation.