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Average Electricity Bill In Sydney

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

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

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Based on benchmark data collected by the AER, a 2 person household in Sydney typically has an energy usage profile like this:

  • Summer - 1,278 kWh
  • Autumn - 1,232 kWh
  • Winter - 1,565 kWh
  • Spring - 1,162 kWh

Here's what a typical electricity bill (on a typical plan) in Sydney looks like for each of the seasons.

Average Electricity Bill in Sydney

Your electricity bill depends greatly on 2 things - your usage and your electricity plan. There are 244 residential electricity plans on offer in Sydney in June 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 Sydney (climate zone 5) typically has an energy usage profile like this:

  • Summer - 732 kWh
  • Autumn - 745 kWh
  • Winter - 928 kWh
  • Spring - 705 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average electricity bill in Sydney ranges from $84 to $151 per month.

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

PlanMonthly Bill
$/mth
Dodo Residential Market$84
Diamond Energy Diamond Standing Two Rate$98
ReAmped Energy ReAmped Solar | Anytime$115
Nectr Nectr Standing Offer + Controlled Load 1$116
Energy Locals TEP - ToU 23 Pre Smart Meter + CL + Powerwall Credit$151

2 Person Households

Based on government benchmark data, a 2 person household in Sydney (climate zone 5) typically has an energy usage profile like this:

  • Summer - 1,278 kWh
  • Autumn - 1,232 kWh
  • Winter - 1,565 kWh
  • Spring - 1,162 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average electricity bill in Sydney ranges from $131 to $230 per month.

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

PlanMonthly Bill
$/mth
Dodo Residential Market$131
Diamond Energy Diamond Standing Two Rate$151
ReAmped Energy ReAmped Solar | Anytime$177
Nectr Nectr Standing Offer + Controlled Load 1$174
Energy Locals TEP - ToU 23 Pre Smart Meter + CL + Powerwall Credit$230

3 Person Households

Based on government benchmark data, a 3 person household in Sydney (climate zone 5) typically has an energy usage profile like this:

  • Summer - 1,530 kWh
  • Autumn - 1,503 kWh
  • Winter - 1,903 kWh
  • Spring - 1,426 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average electricity bill in Sydney ranges from $156 to $272 per month.

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

PlanMonthly Bill
$/mth
Dodo Residential Market$156
Diamond Energy Diamond Standing Two Rate$179
ReAmped Energy ReAmped Solar | Anytime$210
Nectr Nectr Standing Offer + Controlled Load 1$205
Energy Locals TEP - ToU 23 Pre Smart Meter + CL + Powerwall Credit$272

4 Person Households

Based on government benchmark data, a 4 person household in Sydney (climate zone 5) typically has an energy usage profile like this:

  • Summer - 1,819 kWh
  • Autumn - 1,717 kWh
  • Winter - 2,148 kWh
  • Spring - 1,627 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average electricity bill in Sydney ranges from $177 to $307 per month.

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

PlanMonthly Bill
$/mth
Dodo Residential Market$177
Diamond Energy Diamond Standing Two Rate$203
ReAmped Energy ReAmped Solar | Anytime$238
Nectr Nectr Standing Offer + Controlled Load 1$231
Energy Locals TEP - ToU 23 Pre Smart Meter + CL + Powerwall Credit$307

5 Person Households

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

  • Summer - 2,158 kWh
  • Autumn - 2,082 kWh
  • Winter - 2,761 kWh
  • Spring - 2,007 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average electricity bill in Sydney ranges from $215 to $370 per month.

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

PlanMonthly Bill
$/mth
Dodo Residential Market$215
Diamond Energy Diamond Standing Two Rate$245
ReAmped Energy ReAmped Solar | Anytime$287
Nectr Nectr Standing Offer + Controlled Load 1$277
Energy Locals TEP - ToU 23 Pre Smart Meter + CL + Powerwall Credit$370

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Louis Fredheim from Energyse

Louis Fredheim

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.