Solar Power Profile - Darlington, WA 6070
More than 840 homes in postcode 6070 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Darlington.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 4,200 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 18,906 kWh per day, or 6,901 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,207,620.75 per year.
Darlington and 6070 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 4,830.7 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 40,255,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6070
128th
State Wide
1239th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Darlington
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Darlington: Glen Forrest - approx. 778 m
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Darlington
Quinncroft Electrical Group
Unit 9/31 Dellamarta Rd, 6065Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.
Community Solar Statistics - Darlington, 6070
Darlington Demographics
Darlington and the postcode of 6070 has a total population of 3504 people, with a median age of 44 years. There are 1395 households in Darlington, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 2388 per week per household.
About 86% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Darlington is $2100/month. By installing solar power in Darlington, the average household could save 5.83% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $50099 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 1.18% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Darlington is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Darlington
Darlington is a charming town located in Western Australia's Perth Hills region. Known for its picturesque landscapes, the town is surrounded by lush forests, scenic walking trails, and stunning views of the Darling Range.
One of the town's most popular attractions is the Darlington Arts Festival, which showcases the work of local artists and musicians. Visitors can also explore the historic Darlington Railway Station, which dates back to the early 1900s.
With over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, Darlington is an ideal location for solar power. Homeowners and businesses can benefit from installing solar panels to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint. Solar installers in the area can help design and install systems that are optimally angled and oriented to maximize solar yields. Despite potential shading issues from trees or buildings, the town's sunny weather makes it a great place to invest in renewable energy.