A NEW analysis by the Queensland Conservation Council (QCC) has revealed Caloundra as one of the state’s top postcodes for battery storage installation under the national Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
It also ranks among Queensland’s top five solar postcodes, according to data from the Clean Energy Regulator. More than 1,700 Queenslanders accessed the federal rebate to install a battery in July, underscoring strong community demand for clean energy.
QCC campaigner Stephanie Gray said Queenslanders were “turning to clean technology in droves to affordably power their homes and businesses,” with outer suburban and regional areas leading the charge.
The Queensland Household Energy Survey 2025, which polled more than 4,000 people, found almost half of households already have rooftop solar. A further 24 per cent plan to install or upgrade solar within three years. Meanwhile, 58 per cent are considering purchasing an electric vehicle (EV), adding to the 10 per cent who already own one.
“Our report found rooftop solar and distributed battery storage, including EVs, could provide up to 60 per cent of Queensland’s electricity. Currently, small-scale solar provides almost 15 per cent,” Ms Gray said.
QCC says the Crisafulli Government’s forthcoming 5-year Energy Roadmap presents an opportunity to highlight the role of local energy and storage. The Council welcomed the Supercharged Solar for Renters program and noted that further initiatives could help more Queenslanders access small-scale solar, storage, and efficiency upgrades.
Survey results also highlight inequity: more than 60 per cent of homeowners in standalone dwellings have solar, compared with just 21 per cent of renters in houses and 9 per cent in apartments.
QCC, as part of the Power Together coalition, is calling for greater support for energy upgrades and Virtual Power Plants on social housing, rentals, and community buildings.