Solar Power Profile - Mayanup, WA 6244
More than 265 homes in postcode 6244 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mayanup, Boyup Brook, Chowerup, Dinninup, Kulikup, Scotts Brook, Tonebridge and Trigwell.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,352 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 5,603 kWh per day, or 2,045 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,341.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $357,891.625 per year.
Mayanup and 6244 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 1,431.5 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 11,929,167 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6244
187th
State Wide
1810th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Mayanup
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mayanup: Newbicup - approx. 4.9 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Mayanup, 6244
Mayanup Demographics
Mayanup and the postcode of 6244 has a total population of 1326 people, with a median age of 48 years. There are 728 households in Mayanup, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1286 per week per household.
About 59% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mayanup is $1170/month. By installing solar power in Mayanup, the average household could save 9.55% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $82102 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 Mayanup is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Mayanup
Boyup Brook is a charming town located in the south-west of Western Australia, with a population of just over 1,000 people. The town is situated in the picturesque Blackwood River Valley, surrounded by rolling hills and stunning natural scenery. Visitors to Boyup Brook can enjoy a range of attractions, including the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Boyup Brook Agricultural Show, and the Boyup Brook Art Trail.
Boyup Brook enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The town receives an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it an ideal location for solar power production. Solar installers in Boyup Brook can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, as well as its low potential for shading issues, to achieve high solar yields.
The benefits of solar power in Boyup Brook are numerous. By installing solar energy systems, residents and businesses can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and lower their carbon footprint. Solar power is also a cost-effective and reliable source of energy, with the potential to save users thousands of dollars in energy bills over the lifetime of the system. With its abundant sunshine and favourable climate, Boyup Brook is an excellent location for solar power production and installation.