Solar Power Profile - South Murchison, WA 6635
More than 20 homes in postcode 6635 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of South Murchison and Yalgoo.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 232 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 1,191 kWh per day, or 435 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $3,832.5 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $76,075.125 per year.
South Murchison and 6635 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 304.5 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 2,537,500 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6635
295th
State Wide
2421st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in South Murchison
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to South Murchison: Boolardy - approx. 2.8 km
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South Murchison Demographics
South Murchison and the postcode of 6635 has a total population of 162 people, with a median age of 33 years. There are 74 households in South Murchison, with an average of 1 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.8 with a median income of 1562 per week per household.
About 12% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in South Murchison is $223/month. By installing solar power in South Murchison, the average household could save 143.22% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $1230736 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 4.72% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in South Murchison is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About South Murchison
SOUTH MURCHISON WA 6635 is a small town located in the Mid West region of Western Australia. The town is situated approximately 1,000 kilometers north of Perth and is known for its stunning natural beauty and unique attractions.
One of the main attractions in SOUTH MURCHISON is the Murchison River, which runs through the town and provides visitors with the opportunity to go fishing, kayaking, and swimming. The town is also home to several beautiful parks and reserves, including the Murchison River Gorge and the Kalbarri National Park.
With its long hours of sunshine and clear skies, SOUTH MURCHISON is an ideal location for solar power. The town experiences an average of 10 hours of sunlight per day, making it an excellent location for solar panel installation. Additionally, the town's relatively flat terrain and low levels of shading make it easy to optimize solar panel angle and orientation, resulting in higher solar yields.