Australia electricity rate 2026: A$0.28/kWh

Reference rate used on this site for estimates: A$ 0.280/kWh (AUD). U.S. appliance calculators still default to USD and EIA-style U.S. averages; this page documents non-U.S. retail context.

Source: AER (Static fallback pending live API integration) · Updated 2026-03-27

Sample monthly cost at this rate (top appliances)

Illustrative — same wattage assumptions as U.S. pages, priced at Australia rate.

• Space heater ~A$ 75.60/mo
• Air conditioner (central) ~A$ 75.60/mo
• Refrigerator ~A$ 30.24/mo
• Electric dryer ~A$ 25.20/mo
• Electric water heater ~A$ 113.40/mo
• Pool pump ~A$ 100.80/mo
• Window AC unit ~A$ 67.20/mo
• EV charger (Level 2) ~A$ 120.96/mo
• Heat pump ~A$ 168.00/mo
• Hot tub ~A$ 113.40/mo
• Dishwasher ~A$ 10.08/mo
• Microwave ~A$ 3.02/mo
• Electric oven ~A$ 25.20/mo
• Electric stove ~A$ 16.80/mo
• Air fryer ~A$ 3.78/mo
• Coffee maker ~A$ 3.78/mo
• Mini fridge ~A$ 18.14/mo
• Chest freezer ~A$ 40.32/mo
• Upright freezer ~A$ 40.32/mo
• Toaster oven ~A$ 2.02/mo