Solar Power Profile - Brookton, WA 6306
More than 207 homes in postcode 6306 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Brookton, Aldersyde, Bulyee, Jelcobine and Kweda.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,172 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 5,301 kWh per day, or 1,935 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 $338,601.375 per year.
Brookton and 6306 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 1,354.5 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 11,287,500 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 6306
193rd
State Wide
1870th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Brookton
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Brookton: Brookton - approx. 723 m
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Community Solar Statistics - Brookton, 6306
Brookton Demographics
Brookton and the postcode of 6306 has a total population of 807 people, with a median age of 50 years. There are 449 households in Brookton, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1318 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 Brookton is $1213/month. By installing solar power in Brookton, the average household could save 11.41% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $98046 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 2.42% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Brookton is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Brookton
ALDERSYDE is a small town located in Western Australia, with a population of just over 200 people. The town is situated approximately 100km southeast of Perth, and is known for its picturesque rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. Visitors to ALDERSYDE can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and fishing, or simply take in the stunning natural scenery.
With over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, ALDERSYDE is an ideal location for solar power production. The town's sunny weather, combined with its relatively flat terrain, makes it an excellent choice for the installation of solar panels. Solar installers in ALDERSYDE can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, and can work to mitigate any potential shading issues to ensure maximum solar yields.
Investing in solar power in ALDERSYDE offers a range of benefits, both for individual homeowners and for the wider community. By installing solar panels, residents can reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources, lower their energy bills, and reduce their carbon footprint. At a community level, increased solar power production can help to reduce strain on the electricity grid, and can contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly future for the town.