Solar Power Profile - Culham, WA 6566
More than 1142 homes in postcode 6566 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Culham, Bejoording, Carani, Coondle, Dumbarton, Hoddys Well, Nunile, Toodyay and West Toodyay.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,240 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 24,209 kWh per day, or 8,836 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 $1,546,349.875 per year.
Culham and 6566 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 6,185.2 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 51,543,333 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 6566
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Solar Power in Culham
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Culham: Nunile - approx. 9.8 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Culham, 6566
Culham Demographics
Culham and the postcode of 6566 has a total population of 2792 people, with a median age of 54 years. There are 1626 households in Culham, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 1190 per week per household.
About 64% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Culham is $1495/month. By installing solar power in Culham, the average household could save 7.48% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $64253 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 2.17% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Culham is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Culham
Bejoording is a small town located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, approximately 100km northeast of Perth. The town is surrounded by picturesque farmland and is home to several historic buildings, including the Bejoording Primary School, which was established in 1896. Visitors to Bejoording can enjoy the peace and quiet of rural life, as well as the opportunity to explore the nearby Avon Valley National Park.
With an average of over 8 hours of sunshine per day, Bejoording is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences hot, dry summers and cool winters, with average temperatures ranging from 30°C in January to 6°C in July. Solar installers in Bejoording can take advantage of the town's location and climate to produce high yields of renewable energy. Shading may be an issue in some areas, but with careful planning and installation, solar panels can be optimally angled and oriented for maximum efficiency.
By installing solar panels in Bejoording, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on non-renewable energy sources and lower their electricity bills. Solar power is a clean, sustainable energy source that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. With the help of local solar installers, Bejoording can become a shining example of the benefits of renewable energy.