Watts & Bills
What electricity costs in Tasmania
The cheapest rate in the country, mostly from water.
27.95c/kWh
167.68c/day
$612a year
cheapest
The cheapest rate in the country, mostly from water
Tasmania has the lowest usage rate in Australia at just under 28c, and the reason is hydro: the island generates the large majority of its electricity from water rather than coal or gas, which largely detaches its costs from the fuel prices that drive bills on the mainland. The link across Bass Strait means it is not fully insulated, and a dry year raises costs. Prices are regulated rather than competitive - the Tasmanian Economic Regulator approves Aurora's standing tariff - so, as in Western Australia, the figure here is close to what you actually pay rather than a cap to shop under.
What each appliance costs in Tasmania
| Appliance | Each use | A year here | Cheapest state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charging an electric car at home7kW wallbox taking a battery from near-empty to full | $11.74 | $1,174 | $1,174Tasmania |
| Electric storage hot water systemFamily-sized tank heating on a controlled-load tariff | $2.62 | $955 | $955Tasmania |
| Ducted reverse-cycle air conditioningWhole-house ducted system on a hot summer day | $9.39 | $845 | $845Tasmania |
| Swimming pool pumpSingle-speed filtration pump on a daily timer | $2.15 | $786 | $786Tasmania |
| Electric column heaterPortable oil column heater on full in one room | $3.35 | $335 | $335Tasmania |
| Outdoor spaHeater and pump keeping a four-seater spa warm | $2.24 | $335 | $335Tasmania |
| Split-system air conditionerOne 2.5kW-cooling bedroom or living-room unit | $1.90 | $228 | $228Tasmania |
| Second fridge in the garageOlder beer fridge working harder in an unairconditioned garage | 50c | $184 | $184Tasmania |
| DishwasherNormal cycle with internal water heating | 59c | $176 | $176Tasmania |
| Vented clothes dryerStandard vented dryer, one full load | $1.01 | $151 | $151Tasmania |
| Fridge-freezerAverage draw of a 400L fridge-freezer over a full day | 39c | $142 | $142Tasmania |
| Gaming PCMid-to-high-end desktop under load plus monitor | 45c | $134 | $134Tasmania |
| Electric ovenStandard 60cm oven at roasting temperature | 67c | $101 | $101Tasmania |
| Heat-pump clothes dryerCondenser heat-pump dryer, one full load | 56c | $84 | $84Tasmania |
| Washing machineFront loader on a warm wash | 25c | $70 | $70Tasmania |
| Television55-inch LED set, five hours of viewing | 14c | $51 | $51Tasmania |
| Electric kettleBoiling enough for two mugs, three minutes | 3c | $49 | $49Tasmania |
| Air fryerMid-sized basket air fryer, 20 minutes | 14c | $28 | $28Tasmania |
| Electric blanketDouble-bed underblanket on a medium setting | 20c | $24 | $24Tasmania |
| Ceiling fanStandard four-blade fan on medium | 16c | $23 | $23Tasmania |
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Sources
- AER - Default Market Offer 2026-27 final determination
- Reference plan rates by state, 2026-27
- Appliance wattages are typical mid-range values for common Australian models. The label on your own unit beats our figure.
Reference prices last checked 2026-10-26. New regulated prices apply from 1 July each year. Spotted something wrong?Tell us — corrections go out the same week.