AU rate records
Australian energy rates
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Default Market Offer
Residential flat-rate tariff caps for the recorded NSW, South East Queensland and South Australian distribution zones.
- Rate period
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
- Source checked
- 12 October 2026
| Distribution zone | Usage (c/kWh) | Supply (c/day) |
|---|---|---|
| NSW - Ausgrid | 33.1372 | 166.2289 |
| NSW - Endeavour Energy | 33.7273 | 185.135 |
| NSW - Essential Energy | 35.0054 | 272.2168 |
| South East Queensland - Energex | 27.9744 | 192.0159 |
| South Australia - SA Power Networks | 41.9103 | 180.0512 |
- Prices include GST. These reference tariffs may differ from your retail plan.
- Controlled-load and time-of-use tariffs are not included. Use your bill for other areas or plans. Supply charges are excluded from appliance running costs.
Victorian Default Offer
Residential general-usage flat tariffs for the recorded Victorian distribution zones.
- Rate period
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
- Source checked
- 12 October 2026
| Distribution zone | Usage (c/kWh) | Supply (c/day) |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria - AusNet Services | 31.98 | 128.24 |
| Victoria - CitiPower | 25.96 | 121.14 |
| Victoria - Jemena | 27.47 | 127.13 |
| Victoria - Powercor | 28.22 | 138.05 |
| Victoria - United Energy | 27.35 | 119.12 |
- Prices include GST. These reference tariffs may differ from your retail plan.
- Controlled-load and time-of-use tariffs are not included. Use your bill for other areas or plans. Supply charges are excluded from appliance running costs.
Sources
- AER Default market offer 2026-27 final determination, appendix C, section 9(1), printed page 118Checked on 12 October 2026
- ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026-27 price determination, Schedule 1, printed page 9Checked on 12 October 2026