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Average Gas Bill In Canberra

Average Gas Bill In Canberra [1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Person]

Wondering how much the typical gas bill is in Canberra? 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 Canberra typically has an energy usage profile like this:

  • Summer - 2,189 kWh
  • Autumn - 8,542 kWh
  • Winter - 17,918 kWh
  • Spring - 8,221 kWh

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

Average Gas Bill in Canberra

Your gas bill depends greatly on 2 things - your usage and your gas plan. There are 30 residential gas plans on offer in Canberra 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 Canberra (climate zone 7) typically has an energy usage profile like this:

  • Summer - 1,498 kWh
  • Autumn - 3,276 kWh
  • Winter - 6,188 kWh
  • Spring - 3,725 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average gas bill in Canberra ranges from $54 to $90 per month.

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

PlanMonthly Bill
$/mth
Origin Energy Origin Advantage Variable ePlus - One Big Switch$54
Origin Energy Origin Advantage Variable - Residential Connections$55
Red Energy Red BCNA Saver$58
Origin Energy Origin Standing$79
CovaU Freedom Residential Gas$90

2 Person Households

Based on government benchmark data, a 2 person household in Canberra (climate zone 7) typically has an energy usage profile like this:

  • Summer - 2,189 kWh
  • Autumn - 8,542 kWh
  • Winter - 17,918 kWh
  • Spring - 8,221 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average gas bill in Canberra ranges from $112 to $189 per month.

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

PlanMonthly Bill
$/mth
Origin Energy Origin Advantage Variable ePlus - One Big Switch$112
Origin Energy Origin Advantage Variable - Residential Connections$114
Red Energy Red BCNA Saver$117
Origin Energy Origin Standing$163
CovaU Freedom Residential Gas$189

3 Person Households

Based on government benchmark data, a 3 person household in Canberra (climate zone 7) typically has an energy usage profile like this:

  • Summer - 2,254 kWh
  • Autumn - 8,542 kWh
  • Winter - 17,918 kWh
  • Spring - 8,221 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average gas bill in Canberra ranges from $112 to $189 per month.

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

PlanMonthly Bill
$/mth
Origin Energy Origin Advantage Variable ePlus - One Big Switch$112
Origin Energy Origin Advantage Variable - Residential Connections$114
Red Energy Red BCNA Saver$117
Origin Energy Origin Standing$163
CovaU Freedom Residential Gas$189

4 Person Households

Based on government benchmark data, a 4 person household in Canberra (climate zone 7) typically has an energy usage profile like this:

  • Summer - 3,442 kWh
  • Autumn - 10,100 kWh
  • Winter - 20,306 kWh
  • Spring - 9,711 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average gas bill in Canberra ranges from $130 to $219 per month.

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

PlanMonthly Bill
$/mth
Origin Energy Origin Advantage Variable ePlus - One Big Switch$130
Origin Energy Origin Advantage Variable - Residential Connections$131
Red Energy Red BCNA Saver$134
Origin Energy Origin Standing$188
CovaU Freedom Residential Gas$219

5 Person Households

Based on government benchmark data, a 5 person household in Canberra (climate zone 7) typically has an energy usage profile like this:

  • Summer - 3,442 kWh
  • Autumn - 10,100 kWh
  • Winter - 22,061 kWh
  • Spring - 10,206 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average gas bill in Canberra ranges from $135 to $229 per month.

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

PlanMonthly Bill
$/mth
Origin Energy Origin Advantage Variable ePlus - One Big Switch$135
Origin Energy Origin Advantage Variable - Residential Connections$137
Red Energy Red BCNA Saver$140
Origin Energy Origin Standing$196
CovaU Freedom Residential Gas$229

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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.