The 2026 Victoria electricity affordability crisis: metropolitan Melbourne vs regional Victoria.
Published by EnergyPlans. Data sourced from AER, ESC, and AEMO. Updated April 2026.
Average annual bill
$1,380
Based on 3,900 kWh/yr
Average usage rate
26.8c/kWh
Avg across market offers
Daily supply charge
$1.02/day
Fixed network charge
Annual price change
+3.8%
Year on year, 2026
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| Year | Avg annual bill | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,280 | — |
| 2023 | $1,310 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $1,335 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | $1,360 | +1.9% |
| 2026Current | $1,380 | +1.5% |
Based on typical household usage of 3,900 kWh/yr. Source: AER Default Market Offer, ESC Victorian Default Offer, retailer BPIDs. Last updated April 2026.
The cheapest electricity provider in Victoria is currently Red Energy based on EnergyPlans market offer data. View full Victoria price data →
Data in this guide is sourced from publicly available regulatory and industry datasets.
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Data shown for Victoria Electricity Affordability Crisis 2026.