LAST UPDATED: MARCH 2026 · DATA: CLEAN ENERGY REGULATOR & STATE SOURCES
Newtown solar fact
Newtown's Pakington Street heritage precinct has become Victoria's best example of solar-on-heritage success — the council's all-black panel guideline has resulted in 93% heritage approval rates, setting a model other Victorian councils are adopting
Estimated Monthly Output — 6.6kW
kWh/month · peak: Dec (457 kWh)
Solar in Newtown — What You Need to Know
Newtown is Geelong's inner-city character suburb, centred on Pakington Street's boutique shopping strip and surrounded by Edwardian and Inter-war homes that make up one of regional Victoria's most significant heritage streetscapes. Greater Geelong City Council has invested significantly in developing a solar-on-heritage framework for Newtown — the 'Pakington Precinct Solar Guidelines' allow all-black panel installations on rear and secondary elevations without heritage permit, and have been remarkably successful in encouraging adoption without compromising the streetscape. Newtown's demographics are solidly professional, with high incomes and strong environmental values driving solar interest. The suburb's compact 400–550m² lots mean system sizes are more modest (5–8kW) than outer Geelong equivalents, but the quality of installations here — driven by a discerning market — is consistently high.
Solar Panel Cost in Newtown 2026
| System | Cost after STCs | Annual savings | Feed-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5kW | $3141–$3696 | $1680+ | 3.3c |
| 6.6kW ★ | $3696–$4956 | $2240 | 3.3c |
| 10kW | $4804–$6442 | $3136+ | 3.3c |
FAQs — Solar in Newtown
How much do solar panels cost in Newtown?
A 6.6kW system in Newtown 3220 costs $3696–$4956 after federal STC rebates in 2026.
Is solar worth it in Newtown?
Newtown earns a B+ (Good) solar grade with a score of 76/100. 24% of homes here already have solar.
What size solar system for Newtown?
6.6kW suits most Newtown homes. Larger homes with pools or EVs should consider 10kW+. VIC's feed-in tariff is 3.3c.
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