Solar Power Profile - Melville, WA 6156
More than 2921 homes in postcode 6156 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Melville, Attadale, Willagee and Willagee Central.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 15,408 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 70,457 kWh per day, or 25,717 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,500,440.875 per year.
Melville and 6156 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 18,001.9 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 150,015,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6156
53rd
State Wide
444th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Melville
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Melville: Melville - approx. 1.7 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Melville
Quinncroft Electrical Group
Unit 9/31 Dellamarta Rd, 6065Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.
Community Solar Statistics - Melville, 6156
Melville Demographics
Melville and the postcode of 6156 has a total population of 16975 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 7342 households in Melville, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 2135 per week per household.
About 69% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Melville is $2199/month. By installing solar power in Melville, the average household could save 5.81% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $49923 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 1.38% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Melville is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Melville
Attadale is a beautiful riverside suburb located in Perth, Western Australia. The suburb is known for its picturesque views of the Swan River, which is a popular spot for fishing, boating and other water activities. Attadale is also home to several parks and reserves, including the Tompkins Park and Point Walter Reserve, which offer plenty of recreational activities for residents and visitors alike.
With an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, Attadale is an ideal location for solar power installation. The suburb experiences a Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry summers and mild winters. This makes it perfect for solar panels, which can generate a significant amount of energy from the sun's rays. Solar installers in Attadale can help residents and businesses to install solar panels on their properties, reducing their reliance on traditional energy sources and lowering their electricity bills.
By installing solar panels in Attadale, residents and businesses can benefit from the many advantages of renewable energy. Solar power is a clean and sustainable energy source that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. It can also help to reduce energy costs and provide a reliable source of electricity, even during power outages. With the help of solar installers in Attadale, residents and businesses can take advantage of these benefits and make a positive impact on the environment.