The table compares water charges in five different cities in Australia. In general, it is noticeable that the most significant cost can be seen in Perth, while the opposite is true for Melbourne. Moreover, some cities show little or remain unchanged in pricing between the two usage levels.
In terms of the usage charge up to 125KL, Perth and Adelaide have the lowest prices, both at $0.42 per kilolitre. Brisbane has higher rates of $0.81, whereas Melbourne and Sydney record higher figures, with around $0.78 and $0.98, respectively. By contrast, when usage exceeds 125KL, Adelaide and Perth experience a significant increase to $1.00 and $1.50, while the figure for Brisbane increases slightly to $0.84. However, Sydney and Melbourne stabilize at around $0.98 and $0.78, respectively.
Regarding the average water bill in Australia, an Australian household living in Perth pays $332, making it the highest among five cities. Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney have similar average bills, ranging from $310 to $319. Conversely, Melbourne has the lowest overall cost, at just $253.