Kakšen je povprečni račun za elektriko?
Dejstvo preverjeno
Da bi vam pomagali razumeti primerjavo vaših stroškov energije, smo pripravili ta vodnik za povprečne račune za elektriko v Avstraliji. Preden razkrijemo najcenejše pakete v naši zbirki podatkov, prikažemo povprečne račune za energijo po državah ter glede na starost strank in velikost gospodinjstva, tako da lahko vidite, ali imate ugodno ceno ali ne.
V tem vodniku bomo obravnavali:
- Avstralsko povprečje
- Povprečje NSW
- VIC povprečje
- Povprečje QLD
- SA povprečje
- Povprečna velikost gospodinjstva
- Povprečni dohodek gospodinjstva
- Povprečje starostne skupine
- Kaj vpliva na račune za energijo?
- Kako drugače lahko vem, ali so moji računi za energijo povprečni?
- Ali lahko dobim energetsko pogodbo, ki je boljša od povprečne?
Bodite boljši od povprečja – primerjajte načrte tukaj
Če želite prehiteti igro in primerjati načrte na svojem območju, skočite naravnost v naše orodje za primerjavo električne energije.
Avstralsko povprečje
Naslednji povprečni računi za elektriko so vzeti iz naše raziskave ocen zadovoljstva strank, objavljene februarja 2022. Sporočeni stroški vključujejo gospodinjstva vseh velikosti in jih je treba obravnavati le kot splošno vodilo.
| Stanje | Povprečni letni račun za elektriko |
|---|---|
| Zahodna Avstralija | 1.168 $ |
| Kvinsland | 1.172 $ |
| UKREPAJ | 1.348 $ |
| Viktorija | 1.392 $ |
| Novi Južni Wales | 1.424 $ |
| Južna Avstralija | 1.488 $ |
| Tasmanija | 1.824 $ |
Vir:Anketa o zadovoljstvu odjemalcev električne energije Canstar Blue, november 2021.
Kot lahko vidite, gospodinjstva v Južni Avstraliji in Tasmaniji poročajo o najvišjih računih za energijo, pri čemer gospodinjstva v Novem Južnem Walesu ne zaostajajo preveč, medtem ko gospodinjstva v ACT, Queenslandu, Viktoriji in Zahodni Avstraliji poročajo o najnižjem letnem povprečju. Razmislite, kakšni so vaši stroški energije v primerjavi s povprečjem v vaši državi.
Berite naprej za podrobnejši pregled povprečnih stroškov električne energije po državah. V naši zbirki podatkov prikažemo tudi najcenejše ponudbe, ki vključujejo neposredno povezavo do spletnega mesta ponudnika, da dobite predstavo o tem, kakšni so vaši računi v primerjavi s trenutno razpoložljivimi cenami. Uporabite naše primerjalno orodje zgoraj za specifično primerjavo na vašem območju.
Povprečje NSW
Ugotovili smo, da je povprečni letni račun za elektriko v Novem Južnem Walesu 1424 USD. Več kot tri četrtine (77 %) prebivalcev NSW plača svoje račune vsako četrtletje, medtem ko jih 17 odstotkov plačuje mesečno.
Poceni ponudbe električne energije NSW
- NSW
- AGL
- EnergyAustralia
- Izvor
Tukaj je nekaj najcenejših objavljenih ponudb trgovcev na drobno v naši zbirki podatkov, ki vključujejo povezavo do spletnega mesta prodajalca za nadaljnje podrobnosti. To so izdelki priporočenih partnerjev†. Ti stroški temeljijo na omrežju Ausgrid v Sydneyju, vendar se cene lahko razlikujejo glede na vaše okoliščine. Ta primerjava predvideva splošno porabo energije 3900 kWh/leto za rezidenčnega odjemalca po enotni tarifi. Uporabite naše primerjalno orodje za specifično primerjavo na vašem območju in za ogled drugih izdelkov v naši bazi podatkov, ki so morda na voljo. Naša zbirka podatkov morda ne zajema vseh poslov na vašem območju. Kot vedno preverite vse podrobnosti katerega koli načrta neposredno pri prodajalcu, preden se odločite za nakup. Naslednji trije zavihki predstavljajo izdelke izključno AGL, EnergyAustralia in Origin.
Tu so energetski načrti AGL v naši zbirki podatkov za NSW. To so izdelki priporočenega partnerja†. Ti stroški temeljijo na omrežju Ausgrid v Sydneyju, vendar se cene lahko razlikujejo glede na vaše okoliščine. Ta primerjava predvideva splošno porabo energije 3900 kWh/leto za rezidenčnega odjemalca po enotni tarifi. Uporabite naše primerjalno orodje za specifično primerjavo na vašem območju in za ogled drugih izdelkov v naši bazi podatkov, ki so morda na voljo. Naša zbirka podatkov morda ne zajema vseh poslov na vašem območju. Kot vedno preverite vse podrobnosti katerega koli načrta neposredno pri prodajalcu, preden se odločite za nakup.
Tu so načrti EnergyAustralia v naši zbirki podatkov za NSW. To so izdelki priporočenega partnerja†. Ti stroški temeljijo na omrežju Ausgrid v Sydneyju, vendar se cene lahko razlikujejo glede na vaše okoliščine. Ta primerjava predvideva splošno porabo energije 3900 kWh/leto za rezidenčnega odjemalca po enotni tarifi. Uporabite naše primerjalno orodje za specifično primerjavo na vašem območju in za ogled drugih izdelkov v naši bazi podatkov, ki so morda na voljo. Naša zbirka podatkov morda ne zajema vseh poslov na vašem območju. Kot vedno preverite vse podrobnosti katerega koli načrta neposredno pri prodajalcu, preden se odločite za nakup.
Tu so načrti Origin Energy v naši zbirki podatkov za NSW. To so izdelki priporočenega partnerja†. Ti stroški temeljijo na omrežju Ausgrid v Sydneyju, vendar se cene lahko razlikujejo glede na vaše okoliščine. Ta primerjava predvideva splošno porabo energije 3900 kWh/leto za rezidenčnega odjemalca po enotni tarifi. Uporabite naše primerjalno orodje za specifično primerjavo na vašem območju in za ogled drugih izdelkov v naši bazi podatkov, ki so morda na voljo. Naša zbirka podatkov morda ne zajema vseh poslov na vašem območju. Kot vedno preverite vse podrobnosti katerega koli načrta neposredno pri prodajalcu, preden se odločite za nakup.
Viktorijsko povprečje
V Viktoriji je bilo ugotovljeno, da povprečni letni račun za elektriko znaša nekaj več kot 1392 dolarjev. Približno dve petini (43 %) prebivalcev Viktorije je svoje račune za energijo plačevalo vsako četrtletje, medtem ko se jih je 42 odstotkov odločilo za mesečno plačilo.
Poceni ponudbe električne energije VIC
- Viktorija
- AGL
- EnergyAustralia
- Izvor
Tukaj je nekaj najcenejših objavljenih ponudb trgovcev na drobno v naši zbirki podatkov, ki vključujejo povezavo do spletnega mesta prodajalca za nadaljnje podrobnosti. To so izdelki priporočenih partnerjev†. Stroški temeljijo na omrežju Citipower v Melbournu, vendar se cene lahko razlikujejo glede na vaše okoliščine. Ta primerjava predvideva splošno porabo energije 4000 kWh/leto za rezidenčnega odjemalca po enotni tarifi. Uporabite naše primerjalno orodje za specifično primerjavo na vašem območju in za ogled drugih izdelkov v naši bazi podatkov, ki so morda na voljo. Naša zbirka podatkov morda ne zajema vseh poslov na vašem območju. Kot vedno preverite vse podrobnosti katerega koli načrta neposredno pri prodajalcu, preden se odločite za nakup. Naslednji trije zavihki predstavljajo izdelke izključno AGL, EnergyAustralia in Origin.
Tu so načrti AGL Energy v naši bazi podatkov za Viktorijo. To so izdelki priporočenega partnerja†. Ti stroški temeljijo na omrežju Citipower v Melbournu, vendar se cene lahko razlikujejo glede na vaše okoliščine. Ta primerjava predvideva splošno porabo energije 4000 kWh/leto za rezidenčnega odjemalca po enotni tarifi. Uporabite naše primerjalno orodje za specifično primerjavo na vašem območju in za ogled drugih izdelkov v naši bazi podatkov, ki so morda na voljo. Naša zbirka podatkov morda ne zajema vseh poslov na vašem območju. Kot vedno preverite vse podrobnosti katerega koli načrta neposredno pri prodajalcu, preden se odločite za nakup.
Tu so načrti EnergyAustralia v naši bazi podatkov za Viktorijo. To so izdelki priporočenega partnerja†. Ti stroški temeljijo na omrežju Citipower v Melbournu, vendar se cene lahko razlikujejo glede na vaše okoliščine. Ta primerjava predvideva splošno porabo energije 4000 kWh/leto za rezidenčnega odjemalca po enotni tarifi. Uporabite naše primerjalno orodje za specifično primerjavo na vašem območju in za ogled drugih izdelkov v naši bazi podatkov, ki so morda na voljo. Naša zbirka podatkov morda ne zajema vseh poslov na vašem območju. Kot vedno preverite vse podrobnosti katerega koli načrta neposredno pri prodajalcu, preden se odločite za nakup.
Here are the Origin Energy plans on our database for Victoria. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Citipower energy network in Melbourne but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
QLD Average
The average annual electricity bill in Queensland was found to be $1,172 . We found that 74 per cent of bill-payers preferred a quarterly billing cycle, while 20 per cent paid their bills every month.
Cheap Electricity Deals QLD
- QLD
- AGL
- EnergyAustralia
- Origin
Here are some of the cheapest published deals from the retailers on our database that include a link to the retailer’s website for further details. These are products from referral partners†. These costs are based on the Energex network in Brisbane but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4600kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision. The next three tabs feature products exclusively from AGL, EnergyAustralia and Origin.
Here are the AGL Energy plans on our database for SE QLD. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Energex energy network in Brisbane but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4600kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the EnergyAustralia plans on our database for SE QLD. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Energex network in Brisbane but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4600kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the Origin Energy plans on our database for SE QLD. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Energex network in Brisbane but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4600kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
SA Average
The average annual electricity bill in South Australia is about $1,488, our latest research shows. Majority of SA bill-payers (79%) chose a quarterly billing cycle, while 15 per cent paid bills monthly.
Cheap Electricity Deals SA
- SA
- AGL
- EnergyAustralia
- Origin
Here are some of the cheapest published deals from the retailers on our database that include a link to the retailer’s website for further details. These are products from referral partners†. These costs are based on the SA Power network in Adelaide but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision. The next three tabs feature products exclusively from AGL, EnergyAustralia and Origin.
Here are the AGL Energy plans on our database for South Australia. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the SA Power network in Adelaide but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the EnergyAustralia plans on our database for South Australia. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the SA Power network in Adelaide but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the Origin Energy plans on our database for South Australia. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the SA Power network in Adelaide but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Household Size Average
As the above average costs from our research are based on households of all shapes and sizes, let’s dive further into the data to see how these utility bills look based on household size. If you live alone or with just one other person, you will generally use less electricity than a large family with three teenagers who all play computer games around the clock. The following table shows average electricity bills by household size across Australia.
| Number of residents | Average Annual Electricity Bill |
|---|---|
| 1 | $968 |
| 2 | $1,336 |
| 3 | $1,680 |
| 4 | $1,944 |
| 5 | $2,228 |
Source:Canstar Blue electricity customer satisfaction survey, November 2021.
This table follows an intuitive path, with average energy bills increasing with the number of residents. Single person households recorded the lowest bills, with two to three person residences recording they have spent a few hundred dollars more. Our survey suggests that a third person might run a property almost $350 a year more on their power bill.
Household Income Average
When it comes to household bills, the concern is always that those who can least afford to pay the most, often end up doing so. But what about when it comes to electricity? Our research also shows average power bills by households income.
| Household Income | Average Annual Electricity Bill |
|---|---|
| Less than $30,000 | $1,140 |
| $30,000 to $49,999 | $1,300 |
| $50,000 to $79,999 | $1,352 |
| $80,000 to $119,999 | $1,528 |
| $120,000 and over | $1,640 |
Source:Canstar Blue electricity customer satisfaction survey, November 2021.
It would appear that low income households generally pay less for power than higher income households, though of course there may be multiple factors at play here. For example, higher income households are seemingly more likely to live in larger homes, with higher energy usage requirements. These findings don’t necessarily suggest lower income families get better power deals.
Age Group Average
In our high-level findings above, we’ve mentioned the lowest and highest average bills by state and age group, with younger Australians generally paying the most and older customers typically paying a lot less across the country. On a national level, here are average power bills by age group.
| Age Group | Average Annual Electricity Bill |
|---|---|
| 18 to 29 years | $1,744 |
| 30 to 39 years | $1,668 |
| 40 to 49 years | $1,504 |
| 50 to 59 years | $1,380 |
| 60 to 69 years | $1,228 |
| 70 years and over | $1,168 |
Source:Canstar Blue electricity customer satisfaction survey, November 2021.
So, the older you get, the less you pay for power? mogoče. It’s certainly the case that some electricity retailers offer additional discounts for seniors card holders and pensioners may be eligible for government rebates on their power bills. But also consider the other factors potentially impacting these costs. For example, younger people may live in larger households with high electricity usage needs, while older energy customers are more likely to have solar systems installed. Younger Australians are also more likely to live in rental properties where they are perhaps less concerned about finding a good power deal.
What impacts energy bills?
Average energy bills are just that – an average reflection of what households pay to keep the lights on. However, there are two main factors that determine the average costs mentioned above:
- Electricity Usage: Small households of 2 or 3 people will typically use less energy than a larger household of 4 or 5 people. But the amount of energy used by a property is also dependent on other factors, such as the energy-efficiency of appliances, how often certain appliances are used (e.g. air conditioners and clothes dryers) and whether the property has a swimming pool.
- Electricity Prices: The other major factor in determining energy costs is the price you pay for power. If you’re getting a good deal on electricity, you’ll naturally have lower bills than an equivalent household getting a bad energy deal.
If you’re keen to cut your electricity costs, the good news is that you have the power to act on the factors mentioned above – by either reducing your energy usage, or finding a better energy deal. Or both!
How else can I tell if my energy bills are average?
If you’re looking for further evidence that your electricity bills are typical of other households like yours, your latest energy bill may be able to help. Most electricity providers publish helpful information in your bill statements, such as the actual amount of power used, what it costs, how your usage has changed over time, and how your usage compares to other customers in your area. The following image is taken from an Origin Energy bill, showing the customer’s electricity usage compared to that of other households.
Could I get a better-than-average energy deal?
Having an average energy bill may be reassuring if you thought your bills are not accurate, or that you’re generally paying way too much. But being average is certainly nothing to aspire to when it comes to electricity. In fact, having an average bill – by definition – means you’re paying more than you need to.
Therefore consider the table below which shows annual costs for the cheapest electricity plans on our database, based on a general usage at a selected postcode in each state.
| State | Cheapest Electricity Bill |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | $954 |
| Victoria | $961 |
| Queensland | $1,136 |
| South Australia | $1,180 |
| Tasmania | $1,345 |
Source:Canstar Blue electricity comparison database, February 2022. Costs are yearly estimates only and based on single rate tariffs in each state. Postcodes used for example, 2040, 3122, 4064, 5033, 7000.
How do your annual electricity costs compare? If you pay more than the costs above, you are paying too much. Keep in mind that costs can vary significantly between suburbs and household sizes, but this provides a helpful guide as to what you could be paying.
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- Average Gas Bills
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Still want to be average?
The fact that you’ve found this page on our website suggests you’re not happy with the price you’re paying for energy. But the good news is that – unless you are already on the best deal in your area – there are potentially big savings to be had by shopping around. To get a better-than-average power deal, you will need to be proactive. This means regularly comparing your options and being willing to switch to a better deal if it comes up. Don’t put up with an average electricity bill, search for a better one.
