The provided table illustrates the cost of water is required to pay in 5 cities in Australia.
It is obvious that there is no change in the cost of water in Sydney. Interestingly, residents in Melbourne are charged the least with $253 for their water bills.
Regarding usage charges for up to 125KL, residents in Adelaide and Perth are charged the cheapest cost of water, both being worth for $0.42. By contrast, Sydney charges its citizens for the highest cost, standing at $0.98. Meanwhile, citizens in Brisbane and Melbourne spend a close cost of water on average around $0.80.
In terms of usage charges for over 125KL, Brisbane and Sydney charge gradually more than Melbourne, with rates of $0.84 and $0.98, respectively, compared to Melbourne’s is $0.78, which is the cheapest cost among 5 cities. In contrast, cost of water in Adelaide and Perth rise significantly at $1.00 and $1.50 respectively, making them the most expensive compared to others cities.
With regard to the average bill, a family living in Sydney pays $319 for the water bill, whilst those living in Perth pay more expensive with $332. A household living in Adelaide and Brisbane spend a close similarity at $312 and $310 respectively, followed by those in Melbourne is charged for only $253.