Solar Power Profile - Mount Hill, WA 6528
More than 99 homes in postcode 6528 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Mount Hill, South Greenough and Walkaway.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 500 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 2,416 kWh per day, or 882 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 $154,322 per year.
Mount Hill and 6528 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 617.4 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 5,145,000 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 6528
244th
State Wide
2198th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Mount Hill
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mount Hill: Moascar - approx. 6.8 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Mount Hill, 6528
Mount Hill Demographics
Mount Hill and the postcode of 6528 has a total population of 337 people, with a median age of 50 years. There are 176 households in Mount Hill, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1278 per week per household.
About 64% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Mount Hill is $1554/month. By installing solar power in Mount Hill, the average household could save 8.22% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $70645 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 2.31% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Mount Hill is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Mount Hill
MOUNT HILL WA 6528 is a small town located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The town is situated in a picturesque location surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The town is known for its peaceful and friendly community, making it a great place to live or visit.
One of the main attractions of MOUNT HILL is its stunning natural beauty. The town is surrounded by several mountain ranges, including the Darling Range and the Helena Range, which provide a beautiful backdrop for the town. The town is also home to several parks and reserves, including the MOUNT HILL Nature Reserve, which is a great place for hiking and birdwatching.
With its sunny climate and long daylight hours, MOUNT HILL is an ideal location for solar power. Solar panels can be installed on rooftops or on the ground to take advantage of the abundant sunshine. Solar power is a clean and renewable source of energy that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy costs. There are several solar installers in MOUNT HILL who can help residents and businesses to install solar panels and start producing their own energy.