Average electricity bills in Australia — 2026–27
Derived estimates, built the honest way: the AER's residential consumption benchmarks (annual kWh by household size and climate zone) priced at each state's official 2026–27 reference rate. Open a state for the full household-size table.
| State | Benchmark usage | Annual bill | Per quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 5,237 kWh | $2,342 | $586 |
| Victoria | 4,840 kWh | $1,794 | $448 |
| Queensland | 5,126 kWh | $2,135 | $534 |
| South Australia | 5,046 kWh | $2,772 | $693 |
| Western Australia † | 5,000 kWh | $2,098 | $525 |
| Tasmania | 8,784 kWh | $3,067 | $767 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 6,107 kWh | $2,747 | $687 |
| Northern Territory * | 5,933 kWh | $2,107 | $527 |
* NT uses a labelled climate-zone proxy (the AER benchmarks exclude the NT). † WA sits outside the AER benchmarks — its figure uses a stated 5,000 kWh/yr usage level, not a measured average. Tasmania's high figure reflects electric heating in the country's coolest climate zone.
Related
Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.
- Australian Energy Regulator — residential consumption benchmarks 2020verified
- State reference tariffs (per-zone determinations)verified
Derived estimates — benchmark usage at reference rates, never presented as a bill survey. Your retailer's market offer will differ.