Solar Power Profile - Acton Park, WA 6280
More than 6288 homes in postcode 6280 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Acton Park, Kalgup, Abba River, Abbey, Ambergate, Anniebrook, Boallia, Bovell, Broadwater, Busselton, Carbunup River, Chapman Hill, Geographe, Hithergreen, Jindong, Kalgup, Kaloorup, Kealy, Ludlow, Marybrook, Metricup, North Jindong, Reinscourt, Ruabon, Sabina River, Siesta Park, Tutunup, Vasse, Walsall, West Busselton, Wilyabrup, Wonnerup, Yalyalup, Yelverton and Yoongarillup.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 32,207 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 136,532 kWh per day, or 49,834 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $8,720,981.5 per year.
Acton Park and 6280 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 34,883.8 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 290,698,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6280
17th
State Wide
112nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Acton Park
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Acton Park: Doyle Road Cb1 - approx. 2.8 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Acton Park
Downsouth Solar Power
47 Strickland Street, 6230LG Solar Power Specialist & Authorised Solar Partner.
Community Solar Statistics - Acton Park, 6280
Acton Park Demographics
Acton Park and the postcode of 6280 has a total population of 27353 people, with a median age of 45 years. There are 13922 households in Acton Park, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1382 per week per household.
About 58% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Acton Park is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Acton Park, the average household could save 6.76% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $58069 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 1.96% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Acton Park is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Acton Park
Abba River is a small town located in the South West region of Western Australia. It is situated approximately 10km east of Busselton and 220km south of Perth. The town is known for its picturesque landscapes and natural beauty, making it a popular tourist destination. The area is surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills and winding rivers, providing visitors with a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing and camping.
Abba River experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. The town receives an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. With the increasing demand for renewable energy sources, solar power has become an attractive option for homeowners and businesses in Abba River. Solar installers in the area can help residents to design and install solar panels that are optimally angled and oriented to maximise their solar yields.
Installing solar panels in Abba River has a range of benefits, including reducing electricity bills and decreasing carbon emissions. Solar power can also increase the value of a property and provide a reliable source of energy during power outages. With the abundance of sunshine in Abba River, solar power is a sustainable and cost-effective choice for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on energy costs.