What Is The Average Water Bill In Tamworth?
Water is one of those household utility bills nobody looks forward to receiving, with costs that only ever seem to go in one direction—up! Fortunately, it can help to understand and compare expenses with your community, state and even country to determine if what you’re paying is close to the average and how you might be able to reduce it.
What’s Included On A Water Bill?
A residential water bill will likely include the following charges:
- Water access charge : a fee charged for the right to access and use a public water supply system
- Sewerage access charge : a fee charged for the right to access and use a public sewer system
- Water usage charge : a fee charged based on the amount of water used, covering the cost of the water itself, as well as the cost of treating and distributing the water
Average Water Bills
According to research conducted by Canstar Blue in 2020, the average quarterly water bill across NSW was $204, placing it on the cheaper end of the spectrum compared with other states included in the research. Queensland was revealed to have the highest average at $251 and Western Australia the lowest at $187.
Furthermore, Numbeo determined the average cost of living per month in Tamworth to be $510 for all basic utilities, including electricity, heating, cooling, water and garbage. This was last updated in January 2023.
Your water bill is likely to also provide an overview of Tamworth’s daily average residential water usage.
Average Water Bills By Demographic
Canstar Blue’s research also revealed the average water bill per quarter across different demographic sectors in Australia, so you can compare with others in similar situations across the country:
| By household size | |
|---|---|
| 1
|
$168
|
| 2
|
$224
|
| 3
|
$250
|
| 4
|
$273
|
| By age group | |
|---|---|
| 18-29
|
$236
|
| 30-39
|
$230
|
| 40-49
|
$242
|
| 50-59
|
$240
|
| 60-69
|
$232
|
| 70+
|
$193
|
How To Improve Your Water Bill
Outside of comparing different suppliers, there are a few ways you can reduce your water bill this quarter:
- Fix leaks in your plumbing as soon as they’re discovered
- Only run your dishwasher and washing machine with full loads
- Use a sink when handwashing dishes instead of a running tap
- Take shorter showers
- Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways, sidewalks and patios
- Use recycled water for plants and gardens
- Don’t run water while brushing your teeth
- Install low-flow showerheads and faucets
- Use more efficient appliances
- Be mindful of water usage habits
- Consider a water audit conducted by a professional to identify areas where water can be saved
For more water saving tips, call ACS Plumbing Tamworth on 0408 614 531.
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