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📍 WA 6009 · STC ZONE 3 · 2026

Solar Panels Nedlands

1920s–1960s homes in City of Nedlands. Local costs, rebates & the honest truth about solar in Nedlands.

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LAST UPDATED: MARCH 2026 · DATA: CLEAN ENERGY REGULATOR & STATE SOURCES

B+
Good

Solar Suitability Score

80/100 — based on sun hours, roof type, housing density & adoption data

▲ 3% above Perth average

$3,300

6.6kW from

$1,550

Annual savings

5.0h

Daily sun

3–4yr

Payback

35%

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Solar in Nedlands — What You Need to Know

Nedlands is one of Perth's most leafy suburbs, which is a double-edged sword for solar. The mature peppermint and jarrah trees provide welcome shade to homes but can reduce panel output by 10–20% on some rooftops. The older housing stock (many 1930s–50s brick homes) has excellent north-facing roof areas. Nedlands is adjacent to UWA and has a high proportion of owner-occupiers who invest in quality systems — 10kW+ installs are common here.

Nedlands solar fact

Nedlands has Perth's highest average solar system size at 9.8kW — nearly 50% larger than the state average

Estimated Monthly Output — 6.6kW in Nedlands

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System Costs in Nedlands 6009

SystemCost after STCsAnnual savingsPayback
5kW$3,300–$3,630$1,162+3–4 yrs
6.6kW ★$3,300–$5,100$1,5503–4 yrs
10kW$4,290–$6,630$2,170+3–4 yrs

Rebates for Nedlands Homeowners

All Nedlands homeowners access the federal STC rebate — worth $2,000–$3,500 off a 6.6kW system in Zone 3. Your installer applies this at point of sale.

Full WA rebates guide →

FAQs — Solar in Nedlands

How much do solar panels cost in Nedlands?

A 6.6kW system in Nedlands (6009) costs $3,300–$5,100 after federal STC rebates. Nedlands is in STC Zone 3, meaning $2,000–$3,500 off upfront.

What solar rebates are available in Nedlands?

Nedlands homeowners access the federal STC scheme ($2,000–$3,500 off). See current WA state programs at our rebates page.

Is solar worth it in Nedlands?

Yes — Nedlands earns a Solar Suitability Grade of B+ (Good). With 5.0h daily sun and 27c/kWh rates, a 6.6kW system saves $1,550/year and pays back in 3–4 years.

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Resources for Nedlands solar buyers

Solar costs in Nedlands follow the broader Perth market. See Perth solar cost breakdown for typical after-rebate ranges and WA rebate eligibility and amounts for the state-level rebate stack available to WA residents. For battery additions, see the AlphaESS battery guide. Common inverter pairings include Sungrow SG/SH inverters.