Solar in the Goulburn Valley and Mitchell Shire
Modelled solar output for 27 towns in the Goulburn Valley and Mitchell Shire, from satellite data. Pick your town for local figures, then check your bill.
Updated November 2026 · Litmec Electrical, REC-10383
A 6.6 kW north-facing solar system in the Goulburn Valley and Mitchell Shire makes between 9,300 and 10,400 kWh a year, on average about 5% more than Melbourne.
Highest: Strathmerton, 1,571 kWh per kW. Lowest: Kilmore, 1,413 kWh per kW. (PVGIS 5.3, ERA5 2005–2023.)
Solar in the Goulburn Valley and Mitchell Shire
Northern Victoria has hot, dry summers and some of the best solar output in the state. Air conditioning drives summer bills, irrigation and farm loads are common on the outskirts of towns, and new estates are growing quickly around Shepparton, Wallan and Kilmore.
This area is split between the Powercor and AusNet Services networks; your bill shows which one you are on.
Every town, ranked
| Town | Postcode | Council | kWh/yr per kW, north | 6.6 kW system, kWh/yr | vs Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathmerton | 3641 | Moira Shire | 1,571 | 10,371 | +9% |
| Cobram | 3644 | Moira Shire | 1,571 | 10,371 | +9% |
| Tallygaroopna | 3634 | Greater Shepparton City Council | 1,556 | 10,273 | +8% |
| Numurkah | 3636 | Moira Shire | 1,553 | 10,251 | +8% |
| Nathalia | 3638 | Moira Shire | 1,551 | 10,235 | +8% |
| Katamatite | 3649 | Moira Shire | 1,550 | 10,229 | +8% |
| Tungamah | 3728 | Moira Shire | 1,544 | 10,194 | +7% |
| Tatura | 3616 | Greater Shepparton City Council | 1,540 | 10,163 | +7% |
| Kialla | 3631 | Greater Shepparton City Council | 1,538 | 10,149 | +7% |
| Yarrawonga | 3730 | Moira Shire | 1,537 | 10,142 | +7% |
| Merrigum | 3618 | Greater Shepparton City Council | 1,535 | 10,132 | +7% |
| Mooroopna | 3629 | Greater Shepparton City Council | 1,535 | 10,130 | +7% |
| Shepparton | 3630 | Greater Shepparton City Council | 1,535 | 10,128 | +7% |
| Dookie | 3646 | Greater Shepparton City Council | 1,533 | 10,120 | +7% |
| Murchison | 3610 | Greater Shepparton City Council | 1,519 | 10,027 | +6% |
| Violet Town | 3669 | Strathbogie Shire | 1,518 | 10,017 | +6% |
| Longwood | 3665 | Strathbogie Shire | 1,490 | 9,837 | +4% |
| Avenel | 3664 | Strathbogie Shire | 1,485 | 9,802 | +3% |
| Nagambie | 3608 | Strathbogie Shire | 1,484 | 9,795 | +3% |
| Euroa | 3666 | Strathbogie Shire | 1,478 | 9,753 | +3% |
| Broadford | 3658 | Mitchell Shire | 1,458 | 9,625 | +1% |
| Pyalong | 3521 | Mitchell Shire | 1,452 | 9,581 | +1% |
| Tallarook | 3659 | Mitchell Shire | 1,447 | 9,551 | +1% |
| Seymour | 3660 | Mitchell Shire | 1,446 | 9,547 | +1% |
| Beveridge | 3753 | Mitchell Shire | 1,416 | 9,346 | -2% |
| Wallan | 3756 | Mitchell Shire | 1,416 | 9,345 | -2% |
| Kilmore | 3764 | Mitchell Shire | 1,413 | 9,328 | -2% |
Location changes output across Goulburn Valley and Mitchell Shire by about 11%. Your roof's direction and shade usually change it more. Score your roof.
Country properties
Sheds, pumps, long cable runs and rural supply lines all change how a system should be designed, and a battery only keeps the power on in an outage if it's set up for backup. See solar for rural properties and battery backup for outages.
Other regions
- Geelong and the Bellarine
- Surf Coast and the Otways
- Western District
- Ballarat and the Central Highlands
- Bendigo, Loddon and Campaspe
- Macedon Ranges, Melton and Moorabool
- North East Victoria
- West Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley
- South Gippsland and Bass Coast
- East Gippsland
- Wimmera and Grampians
- Mallee
- Mornington Peninsula and Frankston
- Melbourne's outer south-east and the Yarra Valley
- Melbourne's outer north
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Solar in Goulburn Valley and Mitchell Shire: questions
How much do solar panels make in Goulburn Valley and Mitchell Shire?
Across the 27 towns we've modelled in the Goulburn Valley and Mitchell Shire, a 6.6 kW north-facing system makes between 9,300 and 10,400 kWh a year, on average about 5% more than Melbourne. Strathmerton comes out highest and Kilmore lowest.
Does Litmec do solar in Goulburn Valley and Mitchell Shire?
Yes. We sell, design and warrant solar and battery systems across Victoria, including the Goulburn Valley and Mitchell Shire. Start with a free assessment from your bill and roof photos; an accredited installer checks the site before installation.
Who is the electricity distributor in Goulburn Valley and Mitchell Shire?
This area is split between the Powercor and AusNet Services networks; your bill shows which one you are on. The distributor sets export limits and approves new solar connections; we apply for you.
Find out what your roof can do
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