Estimate your electricity bill based on your daily usage and state
Estimates based on average 2026 state tariffs. Actual bills include GST and may vary by retailer.
The average Australian household spends around $1,400–$2,000 per year on electricity. This varies significantly by state — SA has the highest tariffs while ACT tends to be lower.
Your electricity bill has two components: a usage charge (cents per kWh consumed) and a daily supply charge (a fixed daily fee just for being connected to the grid). Usage charges in Australia range from about 24c to 35c/kWh depending on state.
A daily supply charge (also called a service charge or daily connection fee) is a fixed daily fee you pay just for being connected to the electricity network. It typically costs $0.85–$1.20/day in Australia, regardless of how much electricity you use.
Key ways to reduce your electricity bill include: installing rooftop solar, upgrading to energy-efficient appliances, improving insulation, using off-peak tariffs if available, and comparing electricity retailers to find better rates.
South Australia has the highest electricity prices in Australia due to its heavy reliance on renewable energy generation (which requires more grid infrastructure), its isolated grid, and relatively small population to share fixed costs.