Solar Power Profile - Mount Caroline, WA 6410
More than 187 homes in postcode 6410 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mount Caroline, Bungulla, Daadenning Creek, Kellerberrin and North Kellerberrin.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,003 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 4,632 kWh per day, or 1,691 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $295,869 per year.
Mount Caroline and 6410 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 1,183.7 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 9,864,167 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6410
200th
State Wide
1936th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Mount Caroline
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mount Caroline: Kellerberrin South - approx. 2.3 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Mount Caroline, 6410
Mount Caroline Demographics
Mount Caroline and the postcode of 6410 has a total population of 788 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 467 households in Mount Caroline, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.2 with a median income of 958 per week per household.
About 55% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mount Caroline is $800/month. By installing solar power in Mount Caroline, the average household could save 16.63% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $142945 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 3.21% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mount Caroline is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Mount Caroline
BUNGULLA WA 6410 is a small town located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. It is situated approximately 300km east of Perth and has a population of around 200 people. The town is surrounded by vast farmland and is known for its tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.
Despite its small size, BUNGULLA has a number of attractions and features that make it a great place to visit. These include the BUNGULLA Heritage Trail, which takes visitors on a journey through the town's history, and the BUNGULLA Community Resource Centre, which provides a range of services and activities for locals and visitors alike.
With an average of over 300 sunny days per year, BUNGULLA is an ideal location for solar power. The town's high solar yield, combined with the availability of solar installers in the area, make it a great place to install solar panels. The optimal solar panel angle and orientation in BUNGULLA is generally facing north at an angle of around 30 degrees. However, potential shading issues should be taken into consideration when installing solar panels in the area.