Solar Power Profile - Upper Murray, WA 6390
More than 375 homes in postcode 6390 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Upper Murray, Bannister, Boddington, Crossman, Lower Hotham, Marradong, Mount Cooke, Mount Wells, North Bannister, Ranford and Wuraming.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,056 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 9,008 kWh per day, or 3,288 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,533 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $575,386 per year.
Upper Murray and 6390 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 2,301.6 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 19,180,000 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6390
165th
State Wide
1611st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Upper Murray
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Upper Murray: Marradong - approx. 20 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Upper Murray, 6390
Upper Murray Demographics
Upper Murray and the postcode of 6390 has a total population of 1417 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 736 households in Upper Murray, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.5 with a median income of 1732 per week per household.
About 54% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Upper Murray is $1695/month. By installing solar power in Upper Murray, the average household could save 7.54% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $64768 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 1.7% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Upper Murray is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Upper Murray
Bannister is a small town located in Western Australia, with a population of around 200 people. The town is situated in the Wheatbelt region of the state, approximately 150km south-east of Perth. Bannister is known for its peaceful and rural lifestyle, with many residents working in agriculture or mining.
Despite its small size, Bannister has a few notable attractions, including the Bannister Soaring Center, which offers glider flights over the beautiful surrounding countryside. The town is also home to the Bannister Hill Wind Farm, which generates renewable energy for the local area.
With an average of over 8 hours of sunshine per day, Bannister is an ideal location for solar power. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the town's flat terrain and lack of shading issues to install solar panels at an optimal angle and orientation. The high levels of sunshine mean that solar yields in Bannister are likely to be excellent, making solar power an attractive option for residents and businesses alike. Investing in solar power can also help to reduce the town's carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.