South Australia Electricity Prices (Oct 2026): 41.91c/kWh Typical
Typical South Australia electricity prices from generally available single-rate market plans, inc GST. Headline figures are for SA Power Networks.
Last updated: 16 October 2026
Key statistics
Median rate
41.91c/kWh
Median supply
171.05c/day
Median bill
$2,310
4,000 kWh
Cheapest
$1,887
1st Energy
Reference price
$2,334
Typical price
The typical usage rate on SA Power Networks is 41.91c/kWh, inc GST. The median daily supply charge is 171.05c/day. At 4,000 kWh, the median plan costs $2,310 a year. The cheapest generally available plan is $1,887 a year (1st Energy). The reference price is $2,334.
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On SA Power Networks, the median feed-in tariff is 1c/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. One plan (Radian Energy Basic Home) charges 5c/kWh for exports.
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 South Australia?
The typical usage rate on SA Power Networks is 41.91c/kWh, inc GST, plus a daily supply charge of 171.05c/day. The median annual bill is $2,310 at 4,000 kWh. The cheapest generally available plan is $1,887 a year (1st Energy). The reference price is $2,334.
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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