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Average Gas Bill In Melbourne

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

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

  • Summer - 3,911 kWh
  • Autumn - 10,230 kWh
  • Winter - 23,855 kWh
  • Spring - 12,466 kWh

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

Average Gas Bill in Melbourne

Your gas bill depends greatly on 2 things - your usage and your gas plan. There are 112 residential gas plans on offer in Melbourne 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.

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 - 2,484 kWh
  • Autumn - 6,178 kWh
  • Winter - 14,375 kWh
  • Spring - 7,378 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average gas bill in Melbourne ranges from $65 to $138 per month.

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

PlanMonthly Bill
$/mth
GloBird Energy GloBird BOOST Residential(Melbourne Metropolitan Area)-Multinet$65
Origin Energy Origin Advantage Variable - Electricity Wizard$81
Kogan Energy Kogan Energy Basic$91
Energy Locals VIC Gas Standing Offer$104
Momentum Energy Standing Offer Gas Australian Gas Networks Central$138

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 - 3,911 kWh
  • Autumn - 10,230 kWh
  • Winter - 23,855 kWh
  • Spring - 12,466 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average gas bill in Melbourne ranges from $107 to $228 per month.

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

PlanMonthly Bill
$/mth
GloBird Energy GloBird BOOST Residential(Melbourne Metropolitan Area)-Multinet$107
Origin Energy Origin Advantage Variable - Electricity Wizard$135
Kogan Energy Kogan Energy Basic$151
Energy Locals VIC Gas Standing Offer$173
Momentum Energy Standing Offer Gas Australian Gas Networks Central$228

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 - 4,192 kWh
  • Autumn - 10,230 kWh
  • Winter - 23,855 kWh
  • Spring - 12,466 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average gas bill in Melbourne ranges from $108 to $229 per month.

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

PlanMonthly Bill
$/mth
GloBird Energy GloBird BOOST Residential(Melbourne Metropolitan Area)-Multinet$108
Origin Energy Origin Advantage Variable - Electricity Wizard$136
Kogan Energy Kogan Energy Basic$152
Energy Locals VIC Gas Standing Offer$174
Momentum Energy Standing Offer Gas Australian Gas Networks Central$229

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 - 4,694 kWh
  • Autumn - 11,567 kWh
  • Winter - 26,426 kWh
  • Spring - 14,111 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average gas bill in Melbourne ranges from $120 to $257 per month.

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

PlanMonthly Bill
$/mth
GloBird Energy GloBird BOOST Residential(Melbourne Metropolitan Area)-Multinet$120
Origin Energy Origin Advantage Variable - Electricity Wizard$152
Kogan Energy Kogan Energy Basic$170
Energy Locals VIC Gas Standing Offer$194
Momentum Energy Standing Offer Gas Australian Gas Networks Central$257

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 - 6,028 kWh
  • Autumn - 14,339 kWh
  • Winter - 33,376 kWh
  • Spring - 17,444 kWh

For single rate plans (flat usage rates all the time), the average gas bill in Melbourne ranges from $151 to $322 per month.

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

PlanMonthly Bill
$/mth
GloBird Energy GloBird BOOST Residential(Melbourne Metropolitan Area)-Multinet$151
Origin Energy Origin Advantage Variable - Electricity Wizard$190
Kogan Energy Kogan Energy Basic$213
Energy Locals VIC Gas Standing Offer$244
Momentum Energy Standing Offer Gas Australian Gas Networks Central$322

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Louis

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.