Solar Power Profile - Sawyers Valley, WA 6074
More than 275 homes in postcode 6074 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Sawyers Valley.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 1,345 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 6,052 kWh per day, or 2,209 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $386,571.5 per year.
Sawyers Valley and 6074 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 1,546.3 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 12,885,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6074
188th
State Wide
1813rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Sawyers Valley
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Sawyers Valley: Wonyil - approx. 8.3 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Sawyers Valley
Quinncroft Electrical Group
Unit 9/31 Dellamarta Rd, 6065Uses Clean Energy Council Accredited Installers.
Community Solar Statistics - Sawyers Valley, 6074
Sawyers Valley Demographics
Sawyers Valley and the postcode of 6074 has a total population of 922 people, with a median age of 46 years. There are 377 households in Sawyers Valley, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1845 per week per household.
About 86% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Sawyers Valley is $2000/month. By installing solar power in Sawyers Valley, the average household could save 5.86% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $50317 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 1.46% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Sawyers Valley is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Sawyers Valley
Sawyers Valley is a small town located in the eastern hills of Perth, Western Australia. The town is surrounded by natural beauty, with the stunning John Forrest National Park just a short drive away. The area is also known for its picturesque walking trails, including the popular Railway Reserves Heritage Trail.
With over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, Sawyers Valley is an ideal location for solar power. Homeowners and businesses in the area can benefit from installing solar panels to generate their own clean energy and reduce their reliance on the grid. Solar installers in Sawyers Valley can help residents design and install a solar system that is tailored to their specific needs and maximises their solar yield.
By investing in solar power, residents of Sawyers Valley can not only save money on their energy bills but also help to reduce their carbon footprint. Solar energy is a renewable and sustainable source of energy that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.