Solar Power Profile - Wedge Island, WA 6044
More than 425 homes in postcode 6044 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wedge Island, Karakin, Lancelin and Nilgen.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 2,043 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 9,487 kWh per day, or 3,463 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,405.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $605,982.125 per year.
Wedge Island and 6044 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 2,424.1 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 20,200,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6044
166th
State Wide
1614th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Wedge Island
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wedge Island: Mimigarra - approx. 22.9 km
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Community Solar Statistics - Wedge Island, 6044
Wedge Island Demographics
Wedge Island and the postcode of 6044 has a total population of 1040 people, with a median age of 54 years. There are 1386 households in Wedge Island, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2 with a median income of 1086 per week per household.
About 28% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Wedge Island is $1644/month. By installing solar power in Wedge Island, the average household could save 7.12% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $61212 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 2.49% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wedge Island is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Wedge Island
KARAKIN WA 6044 is a small town located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. It is situated approximately 200km north-east of Perth and has a population of around 200 people. Despite its small size, KARAKIN has a number of interesting features and attractions that make it a great place to visit.
One of the main attractions in KARAKIN is the Karakin Heritage Trail, which takes visitors on a journey through the town's history. The trail includes a number of historic buildings and sites, including the old schoolhouse, post office, and general store. Another popular attraction in the area is the Karakin Observatory, which offers visitors the chance to explore the night sky and learn about the stars and planets.
When it comes to solar power, KARAKIN is in an excellent location. The town enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, with an average of around 8 hours of sunlight per day. This makes it an ideal location for solar panel installation, and there are a number of local solar installers who can help residents and businesses to harness the power of the sun. With the right solar panel angle and orientation, it is possible to achieve excellent solar yields in KARAKIN, making it a great place to invest in renewable energy.