Solar Power Profile - Ballajura, WA 6066
More than 4040 homes in postcode 6066 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Ballajura.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 18,284 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 83,606 kWh per day, or 30,516 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,341.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $5,340,333.25 per year.
Ballajura and 6066 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 21,361.2 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 178,010,000 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6066
44th
State Wide
349th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Ballajura
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ballajura: Whiteman Park - approx. 5.3 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Ballajura
Quinncroft Electrical Group
Unit 9/31 Dellamarta Rd, 6065Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.
Community Solar Statistics - Ballajura, 6066
Ballajura Demographics
Ballajura and the postcode of 6066 has a total population of 17657 people, with a median age of 37 years. There are 6472 households in Ballajura, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 1726 per week per household.
About 76% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Ballajura is $1703/month. By installing solar power in Ballajura, the average household could save 6.56% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $56406 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 1.49% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Ballajura is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Ballajura
BALLAJURA WA 6066 is a suburb located in the northeastern part of Perth, Western Australia. The suburb is known for its family-friendly environment, with several parks and playgrounds that make it an ideal place to raise children. One of the most popular parks in the area is the Illawarra Park, which features a large playground, picnic areas, and a lake. Another attraction in the area is the Ballajura Community College, which is a highly-rated school that offers excellent education to its students.
When it comes to weather, BALLAJURA WA 6066 experiences a Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry summers and mild winters. The suburb is known for its high levels of sunshine, with an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar power, as the high levels of sunshine can help to maximise solar yields. Additionally, the suburb has minimal shading issues, which means that solar panels can be installed without any significant obstructions.
With its high levels of sunshine and minimal shading issues, BALLAJURA WA 6066 is an ideal location for solar power. By installing solar panels, residents can take advantage of the abundant sunshine and reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources. There are several solar installers in the area that can help residents to install solar panels and take advantage of the benefits of renewable energy. By switching to solar power, residents can reduce their carbon footprint, save money on their energy bills, and contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.