Solar Power Profile - Boulder, WA 6432
More than 832 homes in postcode 6432 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Boulder, Fimiston, South Boulder and Victory Heights.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,686 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 21,986 kWh per day, or 8,025 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,404,355.75 per year.
Boulder and 6432 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 5,617.5 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 46,812,500 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6432
124th
State Wide
1174th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Boulder
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Boulder: Kalgoorlie-boulder Airport - approx. 3.9 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Boulder, 6432
Boulder Demographics
Boulder and the postcode of 6432 has a total population of 5681 people, with a median age of 35 years. There are 2742 households in Boulder, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 2001 per week per household.
About 54% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Boulder is $1309/month. By installing solar power in Boulder, the average household could save 10.57% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $90856 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 1.6% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Boulder is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Boulder
BOULDER WA 6432 is a small town located in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia. The town is situated approximately 595 km east of Perth and 189 km north-west of Kalgoorlie. BOULDER is known for its rich history, with a number of heritage buildings and landmarks to explore. Visitors can take a stroll down Burt Street and admire the historic architecture, or visit the Loopline Museum to learn more about the town's mining past.
When it comes to solar power, BOULDER WA 6432 is an ideal location due to its high levels of sunshine hours. The town experiences an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it a great place to install solar panels. Solar installers in BOULDER can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to achieve maximum solar yields. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when designing a solar energy system.
By installing solar energy systems in BOULDER, residents and businesses can benefit from the many advantages of renewable energy. Solar power is a clean and sustainable source of energy that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower electricity bills. In addition, solar panels require very little maintenance and can last for up to 25 years, making them a cost-effective investment for the future.