Solar Power Profile - Yarra Glen, VIC 3775
More than 670 homes in postcode 3775 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Yarra Glen, Christmas Hills, Dixons Creek, Steels Creek and Tarrawarra.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,729 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 16,443 kWh per day, or 6,002 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 $1,050,296.625 per year.
Yarra Glen and 3775 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 4,981.66 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 41,513,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 3775
262nd
State Wide
1164th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Yarra Glen
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Yarra Glen: Tarrawarra Monastery - approx. 6.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Yarra Glen, 3775
Yarra Glen Demographics
Yarra Glen and the postcode of 3775 has a total population of 3814 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 1567 households in Yarra Glen, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1875 per week per household.
About 79% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Yarra Glen is $2015/month. By installing solar power in Yarra Glen, the average household could save 6.6% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $56752 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 1.64% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Yarra Glen is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Yarra Glen
Christmas Hills is a small town located in Victoria, Australia, with a population of around 900 people. The town is situated in the beautiful Yarra Valley, surrounded by lush greenery and stunning mountain ranges such as the Dandenong Ranges and Kinglake National Park. The town is known for its picturesque scenery, making it a popular destination for tourists and nature lovers.
With an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day, Christmas Hills has great potential for solar power production. The optimal solar panel angle for the area is around 35 degrees, facing north to northeast. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels, as the town is surrounded by trees and mountains.
By installing solar energy systems in Christmas Hills, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced electricity bills and contribute to a more sustainable future. Solar installers in the area can help with the installation of solar panels and provide advice on the best solar energy systems for specific needs. With the increasing demand for renewable energy, Christmas Hills has the potential to become a leader in solar power production in the Yarra Valley region.