Solar Power Profile - Oakford, WA 6121
More than 861 homes in postcode 6121 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Oakford and Oldbury.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,447 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 24,648 kWh per day, or 8,997 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,852.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,574,391 per year.
Oakford and 6121 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 6,297.9 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 52,482,500 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in Oakford
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Oakford: Anketell - approx. 4.7 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Oakford, 6121
Oakford Demographics
Oakford and the postcode of 6121 has a total population of 2974 people, with a median age of 43 years. There are 1010 households in Oakford, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.1 with a median income of 2380 per week per household.
About 85% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Oakford is $2500/month. By installing solar power in Oakford, the average household could save 6.17% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $53061 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 1.5% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Oakford is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Oakford
Oakford is a small town located in Western Australia, just 35 minutes south of Perth. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the Serpentine National Park and the Darling Range. Oakford is also home to a number of local attractions, such as the Oakford Equestrian Centre and the Oakford Community Centre.
With an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day and minimal rainfall, Oakford is an ideal location for solar power. The town's sunny weather and lack of shading issues make it a prime spot for solar panel installation. Solar power is a great way to reduce energy costs and decrease your carbon footprint, and with a number of local solar installers available, it's easy to make the switch to renewable energy in Oakford.
By installing solar panels in Oakford, you can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, which can help to maximize solar yields. Additionally, with the rising cost of electricity in Western Australia, solar power is an affordable and sustainable alternative to traditional energy sources. Whether you're looking to power your home or your business, Oakford's sunny weather and commitment to renewable energy make it the perfect location for solar power.