Enter your postcode to get an estimate of what someone in your area with the same electricity usage as you could be paying based on an assessment of electricity plans available through Canstar's energy comparison service.
Insert your usage details below based on your most recent electricity bill.
Your postcode is covered by multiple distributors. Please select your distributor:
Enter the total kWh that you fed into the grid during your entire billing period (this is the total amount shown on your bill, not a daily figure)
By using Canstar's Compare & Switch service, you could save:
per year (annualised)
It looks like you're on a great deal based on what you've told us when compared to plans available in your postcode.
This calculation is based on:
This is an annualised saving calculation and assumes the same average daily usage for the year.
To review electricity plans available for your postcode click here to compare with Canstar.
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Important: The results generated by this calculator are estimates only. Any estimated savings shown are purely for informational purposes.
Note: All dollar values shown are inclusive of G.S.T.
The specific plan used to produce the potential electricity bill savings is the single-rate plan (or the single-rate plan with a feed-in tariff if you told us you have solar panels) that is available through Canstar's comparison service to new customers in the identified postcode area and that offers the lowest supply and usage charges as at the date identified within the Important Information section.
Only single-rate plans and electricity plans with feed-in tariffs are compared. No other plan types are compared.
Discounts (including conditional discounts), promotions, credits, and government rebates are not factored into the potential electricity bill savings amount displayed.
The specific plan used to calculate the potential electricity bill savings may not be available to you for various reasons including (but not limited to) the fact that:
There is no guarantee that you will achieve the exact dollar amount of savings displayed. Your actual savings may be impacted by several factors including your actual usage, your customer status with the provider, your eligibility for any discounts, promotions or credits, your specific property details and future changes to provider electricity rates and charges. To review electricity plans available for your postcode click here to compare with Canstar.
The results generated by this calculator are estimates only. Any estimated savings shown are purely for informational purposes. This calculator is designed to calculate an estimated amount that a person with set usage amounts in a particular postcode would hypothetically pay for electricity based on an assessment of electricity plans available through Canstar’s energy comparison platform. There is no guarantee that you will achieve the exact dollar amount of savings displayed. Your actual savings may be impacted by several factors including (but not limited to) your actual usage, your customer status with the provider, your eligibility for any discounts, promotions or credits, your specific property details and future changes to provider electricity rates and charges.
Canstar’s energy comparison platform does not compare all brands in the market, or all products offered by all brands. This means that you may be able to find a cheaper electricity plan elsewhere.
The figures savings estimates generated by this calculator are based on several factors and assumptions. Please refer to the Important Information section for more information.
The results generated by this calculator are estimates only.
Any estimated savings shown are purely for informational purposes. There is no guarantee that you will achieve the exact dollar amount of savings displayed. Your actual savings may be impacted by several factors.
Note: All dollar values throughout this calculator are inclusive of G.S.T.
What this calculator compares:
This calculator compares supply and usage charges of single-rate electricity plans and electricity plans with feed-in tariffs (if you have told us that you have solar panels installed).
What is NOT included in the calculation:
Currency of calculations
Canstar regularly monitors all plans available through its energy comparison service and updates the plans used to conduct the calculation shown by the Electricity Bill Savings Calculator as soon as a plan is identified as no longer being available to new customers. The last time there was an observed change to available plan pricing was on . The calculations shown by the Electricity Bill Savings Calculator are current as of that date.
For accurate pricing information:
To review electricity plans available for your postcode click here to compare with Canstar. Canstar’s energy comparison service allows you to consider available plan types (including time-of-use plans* and electricity plans with feed-in tariffs), factor in discounts and rebates, and will provide you with the information needed to make an informed decision about switching.
*Time-of use plans will be visible if you use the ‘Bill Details’ function on the Canstar website to search for available plans.
This estimated cost is calculated by adding the supply charge (daily fee) and usage charge (cost per kWh) based on the billing period and usage you provided. If you have solar panels, any feed-in tariff credits are subtracted from the total cost. All dollar values shown are inclusive of G.S.T. The plan details used are based on a plan (single-rate or with feed-in tariff) that was available in Canstar's comparison service. Canstar monitors all plans available on their switching service and updates the plans in this comparison calculator as soon as a plan at this pricing is identified as no longer available to new customers. This provides an estimate of what someone in your area with your electricity usage could be paying. The specific plan may not be available to you for various reasons, such as:
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This shows a comparison of your current bill cost versus the estimated cost based on a plan (single-rate or with feed-in tariff) from Canstar's comparison service. All dollar values shown are inclusive of G.S.T. This calculation uses plan details based on a plan that was available in Canstar's comparison service. Canstar monitors all plans available on their switching service and updates the plans in this comparison calculator as soon as a plan at this pricing is identified as no longer available to new customers. The specific plan may not be available to you for various reasons, such as:
This is a simple estimate and does not account for all factors.
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| Difference (inc GST) |
Note: This calculation is based on a simple comparison of your current bill against one plan (single-rate or with feed-in tariff) from Canstar's comparison service. Canstar monitors all plans available on their switching service and updates the plans in this comparison calculator as soon as a plan at this pricing is identified as no longer available to new customers. The specific plan used may not be available to you for various reasons, such as:
This should only be used as an estimate of what sort of price someone in your area with your electricity usage could be paying based on one of the plans if you were to use Canstar to compare and switch. Use Canstar's full comparison service to see all available plans and get accurate pricing for your specific situation.
What is Average Daily Usage?
Average daily usage is the amount of electricity you consume per day, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). This is typically calculated as your total usage over a billing period divided by the number of days in that period.
How to find it on your bill:
Most electricity bills will show your average daily usage directly on the bill. Look for a section labeled "Average Daily Usage", "Daily Average", or similar wording. This is usually displayed near your usage information or in a summary section of your bill.
If you can't find it on your bill, you can calculate it:
What is the Billing Period?
The billing period is the number of days between the start and end dates shown on your electricity bill. This is usually between 28-92 days, depending on when your retailer reads your meter.
How to find it on your bill:
Tip: The billing period is typically 30 days for monthly bills, or 60-90 days for quarterly bills. If you're unsure, you can calculate it by counting the days between your bill's start and end dates.
What is Total Bill Cost?
The total bill cost is the sum of all charges on your electricity bill, including supply charges, usage charges, and any other fees or charges. This represents the total cost of electricity for the billing period. All dollar values are inclusive of G.S.T.
How to find it on your bill:
Important: The total bill cost should be the total charges outlined on your bill (inclusive of G.S.T.). While this is often what you are required to pay by the due date, be aware that if your account is in credit, then the amount due may be less than the bill's total charges. Be sure to check your bill carefully and use the total charges amount (not the amount due if you have credits applied).
Tip: If you see both "Total Charges" and "Amount Due" on your bill, use the "Total Charges" figure for this calculator (which should be inclusive of G.S.T.), as this reflects the actual cost of your electricity usage before any credits or payments are applied.
What are Solar Panels?
Solar panels (also known as photovoltaic or PV systems) are devices installed on your roof or property that convert sunlight into electricity. If you have solar panels installed, you can generate your own electricity and may be able to export excess electricity back to the grid.
Why do we ask this?
If you have solar panels, you may be eligible for electricity plans with feed-in tariffs. These plans allow you to receive credits for the excess electricity you generate and feed back into the grid. The calculator needs to know if you have solar panels to compare the appropriate plan types and factor in any feed-in tariff credits.
If the calculator uses plans with a feed-in tariff to calculate potential electricity bill savings, this does not mean you will be eligible for a plan with a feed-in tariff. The results generated by this calculator are estimates only. Any estimated savings shown are purely for informational purposes.
Tip: If you're not sure whether you have solar panels, check your electricity bill or contact your energy retailer. Solar panels are typically visible on your roof or property, and your electricity bill may show information about solar generation or feed-in credits.
What is Solar Feed-In?
Solar feed-in is the amount of electricity (measured in kilowatt-hours or kWh) that your solar panels generate and feed back into the electricity grid. This is the excess electricity that you don't use in your home and is exported to the grid.
How to find it on your bill:
Look for sections on your bill that may be labeled as:
What to enter:
Enter the total kWh that you fed into the grid during your billing period. This is the total amount shown in the feed-in section of your bill for the entire billing period (not the daily average).
Tip: The feed-in amount is usually shown as a total for the billing period. If you only see a daily average or a rate, you may need to multiply it by the number of days in your billing period to get the total. The calculator will automatically calculate the average daily feed-in from your total.