Solar Power Profile - Doongin, WA 6409
More than 53 homes in postcode 6409 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Doongin, North Tammin, South Tammin, Tammin and Yorkrakine.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 285 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,318 kWh per day, or 481 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $84,187.25 per year.
Doongin and 6409 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 336.7 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 2,805,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6409
281st
State Wide
2374th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Doongin
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Doongin: Coodernuppin - approx. 1.5 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Doongin, 6409
Doongin Demographics
Doongin and the postcode of 6409 has a total population of 313 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 209 households in Doongin, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1125 per week per household.
About 45% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Doongin is $563/month. By installing solar power in Doongin, the average household could save 23.64% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $203119 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 2.73% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Doongin is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Doongin
DOONGIN WA 6409 is a charming town located in Western Australia, known for its stunning natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. The town is surrounded by several mountain ranges, including the Darling Range and the Helena Range, which offer breathtaking views and opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities.
With over 300 sunny days per year and an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, DOONGIN WA 6409 is an ideal location for solar power. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation in the area is south-facing with a tilt angle of 30-35 degrees. While there may be some potential shading issues from nearby trees or buildings, the high solar yields make up for it.
By installing solar energy systems in DOONGIN WA 6409, residents and businesses can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to generate clean and renewable energy, reduce their carbon footprint, and save money on their energy bills. There are several reputable solar installers in the area who can help with the installation process and ensure that the system is optimized for maximum efficiency.