Electricity prices in Victoria — 2026–27
Victorian Default Offer (ESC) · effective 1 July 2026
Average bill: $1,794–$1,859/year for a 2–3 person household (derived estimate — AER benchmark usage × the Jemena rate). Rates moved -4.6% at 1 July 2026.
Source: ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27
| Zone | Covers | Usage c/kWh | Supply c/day | Typical annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CitiPower | Melbourne CBD & inner suburbs | 26.0c | 121.1c | $1,481* |
| Powercor | Western Melbourne & western Victoria | 28.2c | 138.1c | $1,633* |
| United Energy | South-east Melbourne & the Mornington Peninsula | 27.4c | 119.1c | $1,529* |
| Jemena | North-west Melbourne | 27.5c | 127.1c | $1,563* |
| AusNet Services | Eastern & north-eastern Victoria | 32.0c | 128.2c | $1,747* |
* Derived estimate — published rates × 4,000 kWh/year; the regulator publishes rates, not an annual figure.
Electricity bill estimator
JemenaA 2-person household uses roughly 4,000–5,500 kWh a year.
- Supply charge (127.1c/day × 365)
- $464.02
- Usage (27.5c/kWh × 4,000 kWh)
- $1,098.80
Rates: ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27, effective 1 July 2026 (GST inclusive). This is the government reference/standing rate for North-west Melbourne — market offers can sit below it. Full Jemena price breakdown →
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- Average bill$1,794/yr2-person household, derived from the AER benchmark
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sets electricity prices in VIC?
- Victorian Default Offer (ESC) sets the reference/standing rates shown here (ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27). Retail market offers price against that benchmark — they can be cheaper, and the reference figure is what your plan should beat.
- What does electricity cost per kWh in VIC?
- It depends on your distribution zone — usage rates run from 26.0c to 32.0c/kWh across VIC's 5 networks (table above).
- When do these prices change?
- Every 1 July. The current rates apply 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027; this page re-verifies against each new determination.
Related
- CitiPower rates
- Powercor rates
- United Energy rates
- Jemena rates
- AusNet Services rates
- Appliance running costs
- Bill estimator
- Essential Services Commission (Victoria) — VDO price review 2026–27verified
- AER residential consumption benchmarks 2020verified
Average-bill figures are derived estimates (benchmark kWh × the Jemena reference rate) — labelled, never presented as a survey.