Solar Power Profile - Whim Creek, WA 6718
More than 52 homes in postcode 6718 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Whim Creek and Roebourne.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 752 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 4,083 kWh per day, or 1,490 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $5,046.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $260,801.625 per year.
Whim Creek and 6718 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 1,043 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 8,691,667 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 6718
222nd
State Wide
2070th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Whim Creek
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Whim Creek: Whim Creek - approx. 2.4 km
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Whim Creek Demographics
Whim Creek and the postcode of 6718 has a total population of 710 people, with a median age of 34 years. There are 299 households in Whim Creek, with an average of 1 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 1074 per week per household.
About 17% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Whim Creek is $1500/month. By installing solar power in Whim Creek, the average household could save 28.03% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $240910 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 9.04% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Whim Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Whim Creek
Roebourne is a town located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It is situated approximately 1,500 kilometers north of Perth and has a population of around 1,200 people. The town is known for its rich history, stunning natural scenery, and unique attractions.
One of the main attractions in Roebourne is the Cossack Heritage Trail, which takes visitors on a journey through the town's rich history. Other popular attractions include the Roebourne Art Group, the Staircase to the Moon phenomenon, and the nearby Karratha Golf Course.
Roebourne is an ideal location for solar power due to its high levels of sunshine throughout the year. With an average of over 10 hours of sunlight per day, solar panels can produce a significant amount of energy. Additionally, the town's location in the Pilbara region means that it is exposed to very little cloud cover, making it an optimal location for solar power generation. Solar installers in Roebourne can also take advantage of the town's flat terrain and minimal shading issues to maximize solar yields.