Solar Power Profile - Yallourn, VIC 3825
More than 3183 homes in postcode 3825 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Yallourn, Thaloo, Aberfeldy, Amor, Boola, Caringal, Coalville, Coopers Creek, Erica, Fumina, Fumina South, Hernes Oak, Hill End, Jacob Creek, Jericho, Moe, Moe South, Moondarra, Newborough, Newborough East, Rawson, Tanjil, Tanjil South, Thalloo, Thomson, Toombon, Walhalla, Walhalla East, Westbury, Willow Grove and Yallourn North.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 17,002 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 59,117 kWh per day, or 21,578 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,213.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,776,098.375 per year.
Yallourn and 3825 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 17,909.74 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 149,247,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3825
55th
State Wide
392nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Yallourn
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yallourn: Yallourn Sec - approx. 1.3 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Yallourn
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Community Solar Statistics - Yallourn, 3825
Yallourn Demographics
Yallourn and the postcode of 3825 has a total population of 19208 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 9793 households in Yallourn, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1073 per week per household.
About 62% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Yallourn is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Yallourn, the average household could save 9.34% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $80250 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 2.18% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Yallourn is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Yallourn
ABERFELDY VIC 3825 is a charming town located in Victoria, Australia. It is situated in the Gippsland region, surrounded by stunning natural scenery, including the Baw Baw National Park and the Thomson Dam. The town is known for its rich history, with many heritage buildings and museums to explore. Visitors can also enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping.
ABERFELDY VIC 3825 enjoys a temperate climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day, with the highest levels in the summer months. This means that solar panels can generate a significant amount of energy, reducing reliance on traditional power sources and saving money on electricity bills.
By installing solar panels in ABERFELDY VIC 3825, residents and businesses can benefit from a range of incentives and rebates offered by the Australian government. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source, reducing carbon emissions and helping to protect the environment. Additionally, solar panels can increase the value of a property and provide a reliable source of electricity, even during power outages.