Solar Power Profile - Eighty Mile Beach, WA 6725
More than 665 homes in postcode 6725 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Eighty Mile Beach, Bilingurr, Broome, Dampier Peninsula, Djugun, Gingerah, Lagrange, Minyirr, Roebuck and Waterbank.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,953 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 48,190 kWh per day, or 17,589 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $4,599 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $3,078,136.25 per year.
Eighty Mile Beach and 6725 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 12,312.3 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 102,602,500 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 6725
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State Wide
794th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Eighty Mile Beach
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Eighty Mile Beach: Mandora - approx. 10.9 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Eighty Mile Beach, 6725
Eighty Mile Beach Demographics
Eighty Mile Beach and the postcode of 6725 has a total population of 9637 people, with a median age of 34 years. There are 3986 households in Eighty Mile Beach, with an average of 1 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 2040 per week per household.
About 33% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Eighty Mile Beach is $2167/month. By installing solar power in Eighty Mile Beach, the average household could save 17.69% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $151982 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 4.34% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Eighty Mile Beach is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Eighty Mile Beach
BILINGURR WA 6725 is a small town located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. It is situated on the coast, with stunning views of the Indian Ocean and a variety of beautiful beaches to explore. The town is also home to a number of local landmarks, including the Broome Bird Observatory and the Willie Creek Pearl Farm.
With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, BILINGURR is an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. While there may be some shading issues to consider, overall the weather in BILINGURR is perfect for those looking to invest in renewable energy sources.
By installing solar energy systems in BILINGURR, residents and businesses can not only reduce their carbon footprint, but also save money on their energy bills. With the increasing popularity of solar power, there are a number of local solar installers available to help guide customers through the process of switching to solar energy.