Solar Power Profile - Wellesley, WA 6233
More than 4669 homes in postcode 6233 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wellesley, Australind, Binningup, Leschenault and Parkfield.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 22,381 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 100,210 kWh per day, or 36,577 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,341.375 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $6,400,913.75 per year.
Wellesley and 6233 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 25,603.9 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 213,365,833 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6233
32nd
State Wide
261st
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Wellesley
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wellesley: Parkfield - approx. 4.4 km
Featured Solar Installers Servicing Wellesley
Magic Electrical Services
Bunbury, 6230Quality electrical and solar solutions for Bunbury and the South West
Powertex Energy Solutions
6 Ponsford Chase, 6280Solar power solutions proven renewable energy solutions.
Community Solar Statistics - Wellesley, 6233
Wellesley Demographics
Wellesley and the postcode of 6233 has a total population of 18848 people, with a median age of 38 years. There are 7917 households in Wellesley, with an average of 0.7 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.7 with a median income of 1888 per week per household.
About 71% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Wellesley is $1733/month. By installing solar power in Wellesley, the average household could save 6.45% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $55429 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 1.37% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wellesley is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Wellesley
Australind is a beautiful town located in the Shire of Harvey, Western Australia. It is situated approximately 12 km north-east of Bunbury and has a population of around 14,000 people. The town is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including the Leschenault Inlet and the Collie River. Australind is also home to a number of parks and reserves, such as Kingston Park and Treendale Farm Park, which offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.
With its sunny climate and long daylight hours, Australind is an ideal location for solar power. The town enjoys an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it a great place to install solar panels. Solar installers in Australind can take advantage of the town's optimal solar panel angle and orientation, which can help to maximise solar yields. However, it is important to be aware of potential shading issues, which can reduce the efficiency of solar panels.
By installing solar energy systems in Australind, residents and businesses can benefit from reduced energy bills and a lower carbon footprint. Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. With the help of solar installers in Australind, the town can become a leader in sustainable energy and help to create a cleaner, greener future for all.