Solar in Melbourne's outer north
Modelled solar output for 14 towns in Melbourne's outer north, 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 Melbourne's outer north makes between 9,100 and 9,300 kWh a year, on average about 2% less than Melbourne.
Highest: Mickleham, 1,416 kWh per kW. Lowest: St Andrews, 1,377 kWh per kW. (PVGIS 5.3, ERA5 2005–2023.)
Solar in Melbourne's outer north
Craigieburn, Mickleham, Wollert and Mernda are some of the fastest-growing areas in Australia, so most homes are new, with modern switchboards and roofs split into several faces. Further east, Eltham, Diamond Creek and Hurstbridge are leafy, and tree shade is the main design question.
This area is split between the AusNet Services and Jemena 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickleham | 3064 | Hume City Council | 1,416 | 9,345 | -2% |
| Craigieburn | 3064 | Hume City Council | 1,416 | 9,343 | -2% |
| Epping | 3076 | City of Whittlesea | 1,407 | 9,286 | -2% |
| Wollert | 3750 | City of Whittlesea | 1,407 | 9,285 | -2% |
| Eltham | 3095 | Nillumbik Shire | 1,407 | 9,284 | -2% |
| Research | 3095 | Nillumbik Shire | 1,406 | 9,280 | -2% |
| Doreen | 3754 | City of Whittlesea | 1,404 | 9,270 | -2% |
| Diamond Creek | 3089 | Nillumbik Shire | 1,404 | 9,266 | -2% |
| Whittlesea | 3757 | City of Whittlesea | 1,404 | 9,263 | -2% |
| Mernda | 3754 | City of Whittlesea | 1,403 | 9,260 | -2% |
| Hurstbridge | 3099 | Nillumbik Shire | 1,402 | 9,256 | -2% |
| Kangaroo Ground | 3097 | Nillumbik Shire | 1,399 | 9,235 | -3% |
| Panton Hill | 3759 | Nillumbik Shire | 1,399 | 9,232 | -3% |
| St Andrews | 3761 | Nillumbik Shire | 1,377 | 9,086 | -4% |
Location changes output across Melbourne's outer north by about 3%. 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
- Goulburn Valley and Mitchell Shire
- 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
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Solar in Melbourne's outer north: questions
How much do solar panels make in Melbourne's outer north?
Across the 14 towns we've modelled in Melbourne's outer north, a 6.6 kW north-facing system makes between 9,100 and 9,300 kWh a year, on average about 2% less than Melbourne. Mickleham comes out highest and St Andrews lowest.
Does Litmec do solar in Melbourne's outer north?
Yes. We sell, design and warrant solar and battery systems across Victoria, including Melbourne's outer north. 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 Melbourne's outer north?
This area is split between the AusNet Services and Jemena 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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