Solar Power Profile - Mallee Hill, WA 6353
More than 133 homes in postcode 6353 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mallee Hill, Beenong, Buniche, Kuender, Lake Grace, Neendaling, North Burngup, North Lake Grace, South Lake Grace and Tarin Rock.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 854 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 3,720 kWh per day, or 1,358 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,788.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $237,615 per year.
Mallee Hill and 6353 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 950.6 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 7,921,667 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 6353
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State Wide
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Solar Power in Mallee Hill
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mallee Hill: Newdegate Research Station - approx. 15.7 km
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Mallee Hill Demographics
Mallee Hill and the postcode of 6353 has a total population of 674 people, with a median age of 39 years. There are 377 households in Mallee Hill, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1715 per week per household.
About 50% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mallee Hill is $1083/month. By installing solar power in Mallee Hill, the average household could save 13.76% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $118263 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 2.01% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mallee Hill is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Mallee Hill
Beenong is a small town located in Western Australia, postcode 6353. It is situated approximately 300 km east of Perth and 50 km south of the town of Kondinin. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the picturesque Kondinin Gorge and the nearby Mount Jackson, which is part of the larger Darling Range.
Beenong enjoys a sunny climate with an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences hot summers and cool winters, with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 35°C in summer and 5°C to 20°C in winter. The optimal angle for solar panels in Beenong is between 20 and 30 degrees, with a north-facing orientation.
Installing solar energy in Beenong can provide many benefits, including lower electricity bills, reduced carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. With the help of local solar installers, residents and businesses can take advantage of the abundant sunshine and generate their own renewable energy. Additionally, the Western Australian government offers various incentives and rebates for solar power installations, making it an affordable and practical option for the community.