c/kWh - Source frequency: monthly
Ranked by latest value (lower is better)
| Rank | State | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TasmaniaTAS | 28c/kWh | |
| 2 | VictoriaVIC | 29c/kWh | |
| 3 | Australian Capital TerritoryACT | 31c/kWh | |
| 4 | QueenslandQLD | 33c/kWh | |
| 5 | Northern TerritoryNT | 33c/kWh | |
| 6 | Western AustraliaWA | 33.5c/kWh | |
| 7 | New South WalesNSW | 36.5c/kWh | |
| 8 | South AustraliaSA | 44c/kWh |
Average retail electricity price paid by Australian households in cents per kilowatt-hour, shown nationally with drill-down by state. Compiled from ACCC, AEMC, and AER published data.
Electricity costs affect household budgets and business competitiveness. Australia has among the highest electricity prices in the OECD.
Lower is better
Source: ACCC Electricity Market Reports, AEMC Residential Electricity Price Trends, AER Default Market Offer data, Canstar retail price monitoring. National weighted average across all states and tariff types.
GREEN = favorable trend within acceptable band of baseline. AMBER = flat or mild change. RED = unfavorable trend beyond threshold.
