Electricity Rates by State
Average residential electricity prices by state, based on indicative default-market offers, including GST (AUD).
Average of states listed: 33.8c per kWh
| State | Avg. rate | 500 kWh / month | 1,000 kWh / month | Largest network | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 37.0c | $218 | $403 | Ausgrid 37.0c | Calculate |
| Victoria | 31.0c | $188 | $343 | Powercor 31.0c | Calculate |
| Queensland | 34.0c | $205 | $375 | Ergon Energy 34.0c | Calculate |
| Western Australia | 32.0c | $195 | $355 | Western Power 32.0c | Calculate |
| South Australia | 44.0c | $255 | $475 | SA Power Networks 44.0c | Calculate |
| Tasmania | 31.0c | $188 | $343 | TasNetworks 31.0c | Calculate |
| Australian Capital Territory | 31.0c | $185 | $340 | Evoenergy 31.0c | Calculate |
| Northern Territory | 30.0c | $182 | $332 | Ausgrid 37.0c | Calculate |
Indicative average residential prices incl. GST (Indicative 2025–26 levels, incl. GST); bills add a typical $33 monthly supply charge. Your actual rate depends on your retailer, network and plan (time-of-use, controlled load, solar feed-in, concessions).
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