Average Electricity Bill In Melbourne [1, 2, 3, 4+ Person]

Wondering how much the typical electricity bill is in Melbourne? Are you paying a similar price to your neighbours? Let's find out.

Average Electricity Bill in Melbourne

Your electricity bill depends greatly on 2 things - your usage and your electricity plan. There are 253 residential electricity plans on offer in Melbourne in December 2024, each with their own rates.

We've run the numbers across all of these plans, and here's what we've found.

1 Person Households

Based on government benchmark data, a 1 person household in Melbourne (climate zone 6) typically has an energy usage profile like this:

• Summer - 674 kWh
• Autumn - 684 kWh
• Winter - 927 kWh
• Spring - 668 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average electricity bill in Melbourne ranges from $31 to $85 per month.

Here's a sample of a few of these plans, from cheapest to most expensive.

2 Person Households

Based on government benchmark data, a 2 person household in Melbourne (climate zone 6) typically has an energy usage profile like this:

• Summer - 1,112 kWh
• Autumn - 1,125 kWh
• Winter - 1,493 kWh
• Spring - 1,110 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average electricity bill in Melbourne ranges from $50 to $139 per month.

Here's a sample of a few of these plans, from cheapest to most expensive.

3 Person Households

Based on government benchmark data, a 3 person household in Melbourne (climate zone 6) typically has an energy usage profile like this:

• Summer - 1,143 kWh
• Autumn - 1,165 kWh
• Winter - 1,606 kWh
• Spring - 1,163 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average electricity bill in Melbourne ranges from $52 to $146 per month.

Here's a sample of a few of these plans, from cheapest to most expensive.

4 Person Households

Based on government benchmark data, a 4 person household in Melbourne (climate zone 6) typically has an energy usage profile like this:

• Summer - 1,324 kWh
• Autumn - 1,338 kWh
• Winter - 1,821 kWh
• Spring - 1,322 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average electricity bill in Melbourne ranges from $60 to $166 per month.

Here's a sample of a few of these plans, from cheapest to most expensive.

5 Person Households

Based on government benchmark data, a 5 person household in Melbourne (climate zone 6) typically has an energy usage profile like this:

• Summer - 1,686 kWh
• Autumn - 1,718 kWh
• Winter - 2,245 kWh
• Spring - 1,702 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average electricity bill in Melbourne ranges from $75 to $210 per month.

Here's a sample of a few of these plans, from cheapest to most expensive.