LAST UPDATED: MARCH 2026 · DATA: CLEAN ENERGY REGULATOR & STATE SOURCES
Randwick solar fact
UNSW's 55,000-student campus has zero rooftop solar — making Randwick's surrounding homeowners the sole solar contributors in one of Australia's densest educational precincts
Estimated Monthly Output — 6.6kW
kWh/month · peak: Dec (528 kWh)
Solar in Randwick — What You Need to Know
Randwick sits on a ridge running east from Randwick Racecourse to the coastal cliffs at Coogee and Clovelly. The suburb's 1920s–1940s brick homes on the ridge lines have outstanding north-facing roof planes, but the valley pockets near The Spot and Randwick Junction are heavily shaded by mature street trees. The local demographic skews young and educated — UNSW staff and medical professionals from Prince of Wales Hospital — creating unusually high awareness of solar economics without the family-home tenure that typically drives installation. Randwick Council has a strong sustainability agenda and has approved solar on 97% of heritage applications since 2022, including in the conservation zones around Alison Road. The eastern suburb's coastal proximity means marine-grade components are worth the extra $400 on any system within 500m of the shoreline.
Solar Panel Cost in Randwick 2026
| System | Cost after STCs | Annual savings | Feed-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5kW | $3590–$4224 | $1920+ | 5.5c |
| 6.6kW ★ | $4224–$5664 | $2560 | 5.5c |
| 10kW | $5491–$7363 | $3584+ | 5.5c |
FAQs — Solar in Randwick
How much do solar panels cost in Randwick?
A 6.6kW system in Randwick 2031 costs $4224–$5664 after federal STC rebates in 2026.
Is solar worth it in Randwick?
Randwick earns a B+ (Good) solar grade with a score of 76/100. 19% of homes here already have solar.
What size solar system for Randwick?
6.6kW suits most Randwick homes. Larger homes with pools or EVs should consider 10kW+. NSW's feed-in tariff is 5.5c.
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