Solar Power Profile - South Kalgoorlie, WA 6430
More than 2324 homes in postcode 6430 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of South Kalgoorlie, Broadwood, Piccadilly, Binduli, Broadwood, Hannans, Kalgoorlie, Karlkurla, Lamington, Mullingar, Somerville, West Kalgoorlie, West Lamington, Williamstown and Yilkari.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 14,890 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 69,861 kWh per day, or 25,499 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,916.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $4,462,371.375 per year.
South Kalgoorlie and 6430 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 17,849.3 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 148,744,167 km worth of car emissions.
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Solar Power in South Kalgoorlie
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to South Kalgoorlie: Kalgoorlie-boulder Airport - approx. 3.4 km
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South Kalgoorlie Demographics
South Kalgoorlie and the postcode of 6430 has a total population of 19575 people, with a median age of 34 years. There are 8920 households in South Kalgoorlie, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.6 with a median income of 2429 per week per household.
About 50% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in South Kalgoorlie is $1703/month. By installing solar power in South Kalgoorlie, the average household could save 9.38% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $80580 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 1.52% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in South Kalgoorlie is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About South Kalgoorlie
BINDULI WA 6430 is a small town located in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia. The town is situated approximately 7 km south-east of Kalgoorlie and is known for its rich mining history. The town has a population of around 500 people and offers a peaceful and relaxed lifestyle.
BINDULI WA 6430 is blessed with abundant sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal location for solar power. The town receives an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, which is more than enough to generate significant amounts of solar energy. With the help of solar installers in the area, residents can install solar panels on their rooftops to harness the power of the sun and reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources.
Installing solar panels in BINDULI WA 6430 can offer numerous benefits, including lower energy bills, reduced carbon footprint, and increased property value. Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, residents can maximize their solar yields and generate more energy for their homes or businesses.