New South Wales Electricity Prices (Oct 2026): 32.8c/kWh Typical
Typical New South Wales electricity prices from generally available single-rate market plans, inc GST. Headline figures are for Ausgrid.
Last updated: 16 October 2026
Key statistics
Median rate
32.8c/kWh
Median supply
154.55c/day
Median bill
$1,803
3,900 kWh
Cheapest
$1,440
Tango Energy
Reference price
$1,899
Typical price
The typical usage rate on Ausgrid is 32.8c/kWh, inc GST. The median daily supply charge is 154.55c/day. At 3,900 kWh, the median plan costs $1,803 a year. The cheapest generally available plan is $1,440 a year (Tango Energy). The reference price is $1,899.
Because that rate sets what every appliance costs to use, it directly shapes how New South Wales prices affect heater running costs over winter, where the gap between a reverse-cycle unit and a plug-in heater is widest.
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| Network | Area | Median c/kWh | Median supply c/day | Median annual bill | Cheapest plan | Reference price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausgrid | Sydney, Central Coast and the Hunter | 32.8c | 154.55c | $1,8033,900 kWh | $1,440Tango Energy | $1,899 |
| Endeavour Energy | Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra | 32.89c | 172.15c | $2,1874,900 kWh | $1,769Tango Energy | $2,328 |
| Essential Energy | Regional NSW | 34.28c | 255.88c | $2,4684,600 kWh | $2,048GloBird | $2,604 |
Solar feed-in tariffs
On Ausgrid, the median feed-in tariff is 3c/kWh. The highest open-ended rate is 3.1c/kWh (Diamond Energy). Best conditional rate: Flow Power Happy Hour: 35c for the first 15 kWh exported 5:30-9:30pm, 0c at other times.
On Endeavour Energy, the median feed-in tariff is 3c/kWh. The highest open-ended rate is 3.1c/kWh (Diamond Energy). Best conditional rate: Flow Power Happy Hour: 35c for the first 15 kWh exported 5:30-9:30pm, 0c at other times.
On Essential Energy, the median feed-in tariff is 3c/kWh. The highest open-ended rate is 3.1c/kWh (Diamond Energy). Best conditional rate: Flow Power Happy Hour: 35c for the first 15 kWh exported 5:30-9:30pm, 0c at other times.
Feed-in tariffs are not grossed up for GST. The highest open-ended rate excludes export-capped and membership tariffs.
How we calculate this data
These figures are the median of generally available single-rate market plans from Consumer Data Right data, inc GST. Annual bills use the regulator's benchmark usage for the network. For a plan at your address, use our comparison tool. Full methodology is explained in our research methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the typical electricity price in New South Wales?
The typical usage rate on Ausgrid is 32.8c/kWh, inc GST, plus a daily supply charge of 154.55c/day. The median annual bill is $1,803 at 3,900 kWh. The cheapest generally available plan is $1,440 a year (Tango Energy). The reference price is $1,899.
How often is this data updated?
These figures use Consumer Data Right plan data last synced 16 October 2026. For a plan at your address, use the comparison tool.
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