Solar Power Profile - Spearwood, WA 6163
More than 10145 homes in postcode 6163 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Spearwood, Bibra Lake Dc, Hilton, O’connor, Bibra Lake, Coolbellup, Hamilton Hill, Kardinya, North Coogee, North Lake, O'connor and Samson.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 54,403 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 250,062 kWh per day, or 91,273 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,596.875 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $15,972,710.25 per year.
Spearwood and 6163 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 63,891.1 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 532,425,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6163
7th
State Wide
43rd
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Spearwood
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Spearwood: Woodmans Point - approx. 4.1 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Spearwood, 6163
Spearwood Demographics
Spearwood and the postcode of 6163 has a total population of 50931 people, with a median age of 41 years. There are 23919 households in Spearwood, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1638 per week per household.
About 64% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Spearwood is $1815/month. By installing solar power in Spearwood, the average household could save 7.33% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $63006 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 1.87% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Spearwood is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Spearwood
Bibra Lake is a suburb located in the southern part of Perth, Western Australia. It is situated approximately 20 minutes away from the city center and is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and recreational activities. The suburb is home to the Bibra Lake Reserve, a large freshwater lake surrounded by a parkland that offers walking trails, picnic areas, and bird watching opportunities. Additionally, the Adventure World theme park is located nearby, providing fun for all ages.
With over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, Bibra Lake is an ideal location for solar power installation. The suburb experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters, making it perfect for producing renewable energy. Solar installers in Bibra Lake can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximize solar yields. Although there may be potential shading issues from nearby trees or buildings, a professional solar installer can assess the site and recommend the best solution for optimal solar power production.
Investing in solar power in Bibra Lake is not only environmentally friendly, but it also provides financial benefits. Homeowners and businesses can save money on their electricity bills by generating their own power and potentially even selling excess energy back to the grid. With the increasing demand for renewable energy and the decreasing cost of solar panel installation, now is the perfect time to consider solar power for your Bibra Lake property.