Solar in Melbourne's outer south-east and the Yarra Valley
Modelled solar output for 27 towns in Melbourne's outer south-east and the Yarra Valley, 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 south-east and the Yarra Valley makes between 9,000 and 9,300 kWh a year, on average about 3% less than Melbourne.
Highest: Cranbourne, 1,414 kWh per kW. Lowest: Gembrook, 1,367 kWh per kW. (PVGIS 5.3, ERA5 2005–2023.)
Solar in Melbourne's outer south-east and the Yarra Valley
The growth corridor from Berwick to Pakenham and Clyde North is mostly newer homes with simple roofs and young families with high power use, while the Yarra Valley and Dandenong foothills are leafier, cooler and more often shaded by tall trees.
This area is split between the AusNet Services and United Energy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbourne | 3977 | City of Casey | 1,414 | 9,335 | -2% |
| Clyde North | 3978 | City of Casey | 1,410 | 9,307 | -2% |
| Koo Wee Rup | 3981 | Cardinia Shire | 1,409 | 9,302 | -2% |
| Berwick | 3806 | City of Casey | 1,409 | 9,301 | -2% |
| Narre Warren | 3805 | City of Casey | 1,409 | 9,301 | -2% |
| Lang Lang | 3984 | Cardinia Shire | 1,408 | 9,295 | -2% |
| Pakenham | 3810 | Cardinia Shire | 1,408 | 9,291 | -2% |
| Officer | 3809 | Cardinia Shire | 1,408 | 9,290 | -2% |
| Olinda | 3788 | Yarra Ranges Shire | 1,406 | 9,276 | -2% |
| Emerald | 3782 | Cardinia Shire | 1,403 | 9,258 | -2% |
| Belgrave | 3160 | Yarra Ranges Shire | 1,402 | 9,253 | -2% |
| Mount Evelyn | 3796 | Yarra Ranges Shire | 1,401 | 9,248 | -3% |
| Wandin North | 3139 | Yarra Ranges Shire | 1,401 | 9,245 | -3% |
| Lilydale | 3140 | Yarra Ranges Shire | 1,401 | 9,244 | -3% |
| Seville | 3139 | Yarra Ranges Shire | 1,400 | 9,241 | -3% |
| Cockatoo | 3781 | Cardinia Shire | 1,396 | 9,216 | -3% |
| Monbulk | 3793 | Yarra Ranges Shire | 1,391 | 9,183 | -3% |
| Coldstream | 3770 | Yarra Ranges Shire | 1,385 | 9,140 | -4% |
| Yarra Glen | 3775 | Yarra Ranges Shire | 1,379 | 9,100 | -4% |
| Nar Nar Goon | 3812 | Cardinia Shire | 1,379 | 9,099 | -4% |
| Bunyip | 3815 | Cardinia Shire | 1,378 | 9,092 | -4% |
| Tynong | 3813 | Cardinia Shire | 1,377 | 9,088 | -4% |
| Garfield | 3814 | Cardinia Shire | 1,377 | 9,086 | -4% |
| Healesville | 3777 | Yarra Ranges Shire | 1,376 | 9,081 | -4% |
| Yarra Junction | 3797 | Yarra Ranges Shire | 1,374 | 9,066 | -4% |
| Warburton | 3799 | Yarra Ranges Shire | 1,371 | 9,049 | -5% |
| Gembrook | 3783 | Cardinia Shire | 1,367 | 9,024 | -5% |
Location changes output across Melbourne's outer south-east and the Yarra Valley 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 north
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Solar in Melbourne's outer south-east and the Yarra Valley: questions
How much do solar panels make in Melbourne's outer south-east and the Yarra Valley?
Across the 27 towns we've modelled in Melbourne's outer south-east and the Yarra Valley, a 6.6 kW north-facing system makes between 9,000 and 9,300 kWh a year, on average about 3% less than Melbourne. Cranbourne comes out highest and Gembrook lowest.
Does Litmec do solar in Melbourne's outer south-east and the Yarra Valley?
Yes. We sell, design and warrant solar and battery systems across Victoria, including Melbourne's outer south-east and the Yarra Valley. 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 south-east and the Yarra Valley?
This area is split between the AusNet Services and United Energy networks; your bill shows which one you are on. The distributor sets export limits and approves new solar connections; we apply for you.
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