LAST UPDATED: MARCH 2026 · DATA: CLEAN ENERGY REGULATOR & STATE SOURCES
Warnbro solar fact
Warnbro has WA's highest new-build solar inclusion rate — 71% of homes built after 2018 include solar panels as part of the construction contract, because the City of Rockingham's land release conditions require builder compliance with a solar-ready standard that most builders have upgraded to solar-included
Estimated Monthly Output — 6.6kW
kWh/month · peak: Dec (634 kWh)
Solar in Warnbro — What You Need to Know
Warnbro is Rockingham's newest growth suburb, developed from the early 2000s on coastal limestone scrub that was cleared and planned as a family-friendly residential community. The suburb's proximity to Warnbro Sound and its position south of Rockingham City Centre gives it a coastal lifestyle aesthetic, and the predominantly post-2005 housing stock has the solar-orientation design standards of its era built in. City of Rockingham's approach to land releases — requiring solar-ready conduit and encouraging solar inclusion — has produced a suburb where more than 70% of post-2018 homes have panels installed at construction. The remaining older stock from 2005–2015 is the primary aftermarket installation opportunity, and these homes have the same north-facing orientations built into the estate planning. Warnbro's coastal position (within 500m of the Sound for beachfront streets) means marine-grade components for the closest properties, but the majority of the suburb is far enough inland for standard hardware.
Solar Panel Cost in Warnbro 2026
| System | Cost after STCs | Annual savings | Feed-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5kW | $2842–$3344 | $1620+ | 2.25c |
| 6.6kW ★ | $3344–$4484 | $2160 | 2.25c |
| 10kW | $4347–$5829 | $3024+ | 2.25c |
FAQs — Solar in Warnbro
How much do solar panels cost in Warnbro?
A 6.6kW system in Warnbro 6169 costs $3344–$4484 after federal STC rebates in 2026.
Is solar worth it in Warnbro?
Warnbro earns a A- (Very Good) solar grade with a score of 84/100. 44% of homes here already have solar.
What size solar system for Warnbro?
6.6kW suits most Warnbro homes. Larger homes with pools or EVs should consider 10kW+. WA's feed-in tariff is 2.25c.
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