Solar Power Profile - Malabaine, WA 6401
More than 1523 homes in postcode 6401 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Malabaine, Buckland, Burlong, Cunjardine, Irishtown, Jennacubbine, Jennapullin, Katrine, Meenaar, Mokine, Muluckine, Mumberkine, Muresk, Northam, Rossmore, Southern Brook, Spencers Brook, Throssell and Wongamine.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 8,974 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 41,247 kWh per day, or 15,055 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $2,634,652.125 per year.
Malabaine and 6401 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 10,538.5 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 87,820,833 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 6401
88th
State Wide
792nd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Malabaine
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Malabaine: Northam - approx. 5.6 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Malabaine, 6401
Malabaine Demographics
Malabaine and the postcode of 6401 has a total population of 6894 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 3531 households in Malabaine, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1263 per week per household.
About 58% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Malabaine is $1300/month. By installing solar power in Malabaine, the average household could save 11.06% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $95003 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 2.63% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Malabaine is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Malabaine
Located in Western Australia, Buckland WA 6401 is a small town with a population of just over 200 people. Despite its size, Buckland has a number of unique features and attractions that make it a great place to visit or live. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, including the Darling Range and the Helena-Aurora Range, which provide stunning views and opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and camping.
When it comes to solar power, Buckland is an ideal location due to its sunny climate. The town experiences an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it a great place to install solar panels and take advantage of renewable energy. Solar installers in Buckland can help residents and businesses determine the optimal angle and orientation for their solar panels to maximize their solar yields.
By investing in solar power, residents and businesses in Buckland can enjoy a number of benefits. Solar energy is a clean and renewable source of power that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy costs. In addition, installing solar panels can increase the value of a property and provide a reliable source of energy even during power outages. With the help of experienced solar installers, Buckland residents can take advantage of these benefits and help build a more sustainable future.