Solar Power Profile - Tandegin, WA 6415
More than 550 homes in postcode 6415 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Tandegin, Goomarin, Korbel, Merredin, Nokaning and Norpa.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 3,065 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 14,088 kWh per day, or 5,142 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,660.75 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $899,871 per year.
Tandegin and 6415 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 3,599.4 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 29,995,000 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6415
143rd
State Wide
1404th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Tandegin
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Tandegin: Muntadgin - approx. 9.4 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Tandegin, 6415
Tandegin Demographics
Tandegin and the postcode of 6415 has a total population of 2337 people, with a median age of 40 years. There are 1279 households in Tandegin, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.3 with a median income of 1396 per week per household.
About 51% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Tandegin is $1066/month. By installing solar power in Tandegin, the average household could save 12.98% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $111567 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 2.29% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Tandegin is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Tandegin
GOOMARIN WA 6415 is a small town located in the Mid West region of Western Australia. The town is situated in the Shire of Northampton and has a population of just over 100 people. Despite its small size, GOOMARIN offers visitors a range of attractions and features.
One of the main attractions of GOOMARIN is the nearby Kalbarri National Park, which is located approximately 50km to the south. The park is home to a range of stunning natural landmarks, including the Murchison River Gorge and the Z Bend. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, camping, and swimming in the park.
With over 3000 hours of sunshine per year, GOOMARIN is an ideal location for solar power. The town's location in Western Australia means that it receives some of the highest levels of solar radiation in the country. This makes it an excellent location for solar panel installation, with the potential for high solar yields. However, it is important to consider potential shading issues and ensure that solar panels are installed at the optimal angle and orientation to maximise their efficiency.