Solar Power Profile - Banksia Grove, WA 6031
More than 4395 homes in postcode 6031 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Banksia Grove, Carramar and Neerabup.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 23,176 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 106,527 kWh per day, or 38,882 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $6,804,412.125 per year.
Banksia Grove and 6031 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 27,217.4 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 226,811,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6031
30th
State Wide
251st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Banksia Grove
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Banksia Grove: Wanneroo - approx. 3.4 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Banksia Grove
Quinncroft Electrical Group
Unit 9/31 Dellamarta Rd, 6065Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.
Community Solar Statistics - Banksia Grove, 6031
Banksia Grove Demographics
Banksia Grove and the postcode of 6031 has a total population of 17860 people, with a median age of 32 years. There are 6353 households in Banksia Grove, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3 with a median income of 2116 per week per household.
About 75% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Banksia Grove is $1907/month. By installing solar power in Banksia Grove, the average household could save 6.7% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $57568 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 1.39% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Banksia Grove is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Banksia Grove
Banksia Grove is a suburb located in the northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. It is situated approximately 30 km from the Perth CBD and is part of the City of Wanneroo. The suburb is known for its beautiful parks, playgrounds, and nature reserves, making it an ideal place for families to live. Banksia Grove also has a vibrant community with a range of local shops, cafes, and restaurants.
With an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, Banksia Grove is an ideal location for solar power. The suburb has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. This means that solar panels can generate a significant amount of energy throughout the year. Solar installers in Banksia Grove can also take advantage of the suburb's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise solar yields.
Installing solar energy in Banksia Grove can provide a range of benefits for homeowners and businesses. Not only can it reduce electricity bills, but it can also help to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability. By investing in solar power, Banksia Grove residents can take a step towards a more environmentally friendly future.