Wondering how much the typical electricity bill is in Hobart? Are you paying a similar price to your neighbours? Let's find out.
Based on benchmark data collected by the AER, a 2 person household in Hobart typically has an energy usage profile like this:
A typical electricity bill for 2 person households in Hobart on single rate plans ranges from $153 to $238 per month. This is an average across the entire year.
Here's what a typical electricity bill (on a typical plan) in Hobart looks like for each of the seasons.
Your electricity bill depends greatly on 2 things - your usage and your electricity plan. There are 41 residential electricity plans on offer in Hobart in July 2025, each with their own rates.
We've run the numbers across all of these plans, and here's what we've found.
Based on government benchmark data, a 1 person household in Hobart (climate zone 7) typically has an energy usage profile like this:
For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average electricity bill in Hobart ranges from $105 to $163 per month.
Here's a sample of a few of these plans, from cheapest to most expensive.
Plan | Monthly Bill $/mth |
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Energy Locals Local Member | $105 |
1st Energy RACT Saver - Tariff 31, 41 and 61, Residential | $133 |
1st Energy Standing Offer - Tariff 31 and 61, Residential | $133 |
Nectr Nectr Standing Offer + Controlled Load | $135 |
CovaU CovaU Basics Residential Anytime + CL(61) | $163 |
Based on government benchmark data, a 2 person household in Hobart (climate zone 7) typically has an energy usage profile like this:
For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average electricity bill in Hobart ranges from $153 to $238 per month.
Here's a sample of a few of these plans, from cheapest to most expensive.
Plan | Monthly Bill $/mth |
---|---|
Energy Locals Local Member | $153 |
1st Energy RACT Saver - Tariff 31, 41 and 61, Residential | $194 |
1st Energy Standing Offer - Tariff 31 and 61, Residential | $194 |
Nectr Nectr Standing Offer + Controlled Load | $198 |
CovaU CovaU Basics Residential Anytime + CL(61) | $238 |
Based on government benchmark data, a 3 person household in Hobart (climate zone 7) typically has an energy usage profile like this:
For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average electricity bill in Hobart ranges from $165 to $257 per month.
Here's a sample of a few of these plans, from cheapest to most expensive.
Plan | Monthly Bill $/mth |
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Energy Locals Local Member | $165 |
1st Energy RACT Saver - Tariff 31, 41 and 61, Residential | $209 |
1st Energy Standing Offer - Tariff 31 and 61, Residential | $209 |
Nectr Nectr Standing Offer + Controlled Load | $213 |
CovaU CovaU Basics Residential Anytime + CL(61) | $257 |
Based on government benchmark data, a 4 person household in Hobart (climate zone 7) typically has an energy usage profile like this:
For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average electricity bill in Hobart ranges from $189 to $293 per month.
Here's a sample of a few of these plans, from cheapest to most expensive.
Plan | Monthly Bill $/mth |
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Energy Locals Local Member | $189 |
1st Energy RACT Saver - Tariff 31, 41 and 61, Residential | $239 |
1st Energy Standing Offer - Tariff 31 and 61, Residential | $239 |
Nectr Nectr Standing Offer + Controlled Load | $243 |
CovaU CovaU Basics Residential Anytime + CL(61) | $293 |
Based on government benchmark data, a 5 person household in Hobart (climate zone 7) typically has an energy usage profile like this:
For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average electricity bill in Hobart ranges from $202 to $313 per month.
Here's a sample of a few of these plans, from cheapest to most expensive.
Plan | Monthly Bill $/mth |
---|---|
Energy Locals Local Member | $202 |
1st Energy RACT Saver - Tariff 31, 41 and 61, Residential | $255 |
1st Energy Standing Offer - Tariff 31 and 61, Residential | $255 |
Nectr Nectr Standing Offer + Controlled Load | $260 |
CovaU CovaU Basics Residential Anytime + CL(61) | $313 |
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I've created Energyse to help you save money on your electricity and gas bills, and reduce your carbon footprint. My background is in chemical and environmental engineering.