Canstar Blue has calculated the average electricity cost per kWh across Australia. Learn more about kWh costs in this guide.
Average electricity cost per kWh in Australia
Posted by May 1st 2025
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Posted by May 1st 2025
Canstar Blue has calculated the average electricity cost per kWh across Australia. Learn more about kWh costs in this guide.
Posted by April 29th 2025
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Posted by July 7th 2025
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