Solar Power Profile - Preston Beach, WA 6215
More than 1038 homes in postcode 6215 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Preston Beach, Hamel, Lake Clifton, Nanga Brook, Wagerup and Waroona.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,455 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 24,294 kWh per day, or 8,867 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,469.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,551,779.25 per year.
Preston Beach and 6215 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 6,206.9 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 51,724,167 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6215
112nd
State Wide
1078th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Preston Beach
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Preston Beach: Lake Preston Lodge 2 Comp. - approx. 13.8 km
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Preston Beach Demographics
Preston Beach and the postcode of 6215 has a total population of 3717 people, with a median age of 48 years. There are 2108 households in Preston Beach, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1312 per week per household.
About 58% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Preston Beach is $1625/month. By installing solar power in Preston Beach, the average household could save 7.53% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $64743 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 2.15% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Preston Beach is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Preston Beach
HAMEL WA 6215 is a small town located in the Shire of Murray, Western Australia. It is situated approximately 90 kilometres south of Perth and is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. The town is surrounded by the Darling Range, which provides a stunning backdrop for the area.
One of the main attractions in HAMEL is the Hotham Valley Tourist Railway, which offers visitors the chance to experience the beauty of the area from a unique perspective. The town is also home to a number of parks and reserves, including the Hotham River Foreshore Reserve and the HAMEL Wetlands. These areas provide opportunities for hiking, bird watching, and other outdoor activities.
With an average of over 8 hours of sunshine per day, HAMEL is an ideal location for solar power. The town's location and climate make it an excellent choice for those looking to install solar panels. Solar installers in HAMEL can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation, as well as the lack of shading issues in the area. The high levels of sunshine also mean that solar yields are likely to be high, making solar power an attractive option for those looking to reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources.