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Energy Scenarios

Pre-calculated energy cost scenarios for Australian households, EV owners, and people looking to switch retailers.

State Overviews

All household sizes at a glance — pick your state for a complete breakdown of 1–4 person bills with an interactive checker.

Average Electricity Bill in NSW — All Household Sizes (2026) Average Electricity Bill in Queensland — All Household Sizes (2026)

Average Electricity Bills by State

How much does a typical household pay for electricity across Australia? These pages break down average quarterly and annual bills by state and household size, based on AER benchmark usage and current average rates. Covers NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT, and TAS for 1–4 person households.

All figures are estimates — use them as a starting point, then compare your actual plan.

Average Electricity Bill for a 1-Person Household in New South Wales Average Electricity Bill for a 2-Person Household in New South Wales Average Electricity Bill for a 3-Person Household in New South Wales Average Electricity Bill for a 4-Person Household in New South Wales Average Electricity Bill for a 1-Person Household in Victoria Average Electricity Bill for a 2-Person Household in Victoria Average Electricity Bill for a 3-Person Household in Victoria Average Electricity Bill for a 4-Person Household in Victoria Average Electricity Bill for a 1-Person Household in Queensland Average Electricity Bill for a 2-Person Household in Queensland Average Electricity Bill for a 3-Person Household in Queensland Average Electricity Bill for a 4-Person Household in Queensland Average Electricity Bill for a 1-Person Household in South Australia Average Electricity Bill for a 2-Person Household in South Australia Average Electricity Bill for a 3-Person Household in South Australia Average Electricity Bill for a 4-Person Household in South Australia Average Electricity Bill for a 1-Person Household in Australian Capital Territory Average Electricity Bill for a 2-Person Household in Australian Capital Territory Average Electricity Bill for a 3-Person Household in Australian Capital Territory Average Electricity Bill for a 4-Person Household in Australian Capital Territory Average Electricity Bill for a 1-Person Household in Tasmania Average Electricity Bill for a 2-Person Household in Tasmania Average Electricity Bill for a 3-Person Household in Tasmania Average Electricity Bill for a 4-Person Household in Tasmania

Switching from Big Retailers

Still with AGL, Origin Energy, or EnergyAustralia? Large incumbent retailers often have default plans sitting near the government reference price (DMO/VDO). If you haven't reviewed your plan in the past 12 months, there's a good chance a better deal is available.

Switching takes about 5 minutes — no interruption to your power supply.

Switch from AGL — Find a Cheaper Plan Switch from Origin Energy — Find a Cheaper Plan Switch from EnergyAustralia — Find a Cheaper Plan Cheapest Electricity Plans for Solar Households in Australia

EV Charging Costs by State

How much does it cost to charge Australia's most popular electric vehicles at home? These pages calculate annual charging costs for the Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3, BYD Sealion 7, and Kia EV5 — across NSW, VIC, QLD, and SA — and compare them to petrol running costs.

The electricity rate you're on makes a real difference. Off-peak home charging can cut EV running costs by 40% vs flat-rate plans.

Tesla Model Y Charging Cost in New South Wales — Annual Breakdown Tesla Model Y Charging Cost in Victoria — Annual Breakdown Tesla Model Y Charging Cost in Queensland — Annual Breakdown Tesla Model Y Charging Cost in South Australia — Annual Breakdown Tesla Model 3 Charging Cost in New South Wales — Annual Breakdown Tesla Model 3 Charging Cost in Victoria — Annual Breakdown Tesla Model 3 Charging Cost in Queensland — Annual Breakdown Tesla Model 3 Charging Cost in South Australia — Annual Breakdown BYD Sealion 7 Charging Cost in New South Wales — Annual Breakdown BYD Sealion 7 Charging Cost in Victoria — Annual Breakdown BYD Sealion 7 Charging Cost in Queensland — Annual Breakdown BYD Sealion 7 Charging Cost in South Australia — Annual Breakdown Kia EV5 Charging Cost in New South Wales — Annual Breakdown Kia EV5 Charging Cost in Victoria — Annual Breakdown Kia EV5 Charging Cost in Queensland — Annual Breakdown Kia EV5 Charging Cost in South Australia — Annual Breakdown

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