Solar Power Profile - Wirrate, VIC 3608
More than 707 homes in postcode 3608 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wirrate, Bailieston, Goulburn Weir, Graytown, Kirwans Bridge, Mitchellstown, Nagambie and Wahring.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,466 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 17,974 kWh per day, or 6,561 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,148,089.25 per year.
Wirrate and 3608 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 5,445.63 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 45,380,250 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Wirrate
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wirrate: Tahbilk Winery - approx. 11.1 km
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Wirrate Demographics
Wirrate and the postcode of 3608 has a total population of 2541 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 1511 households in Wirrate, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.1 with a median income of 1183 per week per household.
About 59% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Wirrate is $1437/month. By installing solar power in Wirrate, the average household could save 9.26% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $79580 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 2.6% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wirrate is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Wirrate
Bailieston is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the Shire of Campaspe and has a population of approximately 200 people. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes and is home to several attractions that draw visitors from far and wide.
One of the major attractions in Bailieston is the Waranga Basin, which is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and camping. The basin is also home to several species of birds, making it a great place for birdwatching. Another popular attraction is the Rushworth Museum, which showcases the history of the town and the surrounding area.
Bailieston is an ideal location for solar power due to its high levels of sunshine throughout the year. The town experiences an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, with the highest levels of sunshine occurring in the summer months. This makes it an excellent location for solar panel installation, as the panels can be angled and oriented to maximise solar yield. Additionally, there are few shading issues in the area, which further increases the potential for solar power generation.