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Electricity Plans in Hawthorn West 3122

What’s the cheapest electricity plan in Hawthorn West?

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The cheapest single-rate plan in Hawthorn West 3122 is GloBird FULLHOUSE Residential (Flat Rate With Controlled Load)-Citipower from GloBird Energy at $1,010/yr, and the cheapest time-of-use plan is 1st Emerald, Residential - Time of Use from 1st Energy at $1,003/yr, as of 5 November 2026. 1314 residential plans are compared below.

Cheapest single-rate plan

#1 single-rate34% below the VDO
GloBird Energy
GloBird FULLHOUSE Residential (Flat Rate With Controlled Load)-Citipower
$1,010/yr

This is a generic annual assessment only, and assumes:

#2
GloBird FULLHOUSE Residential (Flat Rate Without Controlled Load)-Citipower
GloBird Energy · Flat rate
$1,010+$0/yr34% below the VDO
#3
Sumo Online Saver
Sumo · Flat rate
$1,010+$0/yr34% below the VDO

That is the generic ‘best-priced’ plan answer. The actual best-priced plan for you may well be different.

Cheapest time-of-use plan

#1 time-of-use33% below the VDO
1st Energy
1st Emerald, Residential - Time of Use
$1,003/yr

This is a generic annual assessment only, and assumes:

#2
1st Emerald, Residential - Time of Use with Controlled Load
1st Energy · Time of use
$1,003+$0/yr33% below the VDO
#3
The One Plan - NOV2026
OVO Energy · Time of use
$1,012+$9/yr32% below the VDO

That is the generic ‘best-priced’ plan answer. The actual best-priced plan for you may well be different.

This cost assumes the default usage split across peak, off-peak, and shoulder periods. Your actual time-of-use bill depends on when you use power.

As of 5 November 2026. 1314 residential plans compared. Bill Hero takes no commission from any retailer, so this ranking can’t be bought. Methodology

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Review all electricity plans in Hawthorn West

Compare 2303 electricity plans available in Hawthorn West, Victoria — 1314 residential (ranked above) and 989 business. Distribution network: CitiPower and United Energy. Plans requiring solar panels, batteries, or EV chargers are excluded from this generic comparison.

Network
CitiPower / United Energy
Total Plans
2303
Residential
1314
Business
989
Annual Range
$1,003 – $1,914
@ 4,000 kWh/yr
Updated
5 Nov 2026

Price history

How have electricity prices changed in Hawthorn West?

At 4,745 kWh a year, the cheapest plan in Hawthorn West costs $1,253/yr today, down from a peak of $1,415/yr in Aug 25. The market average is $1,587/yr.

Best planAverageDearest plan
Best plan vs market average today$334/yr difference
Now (Nov 26)
$1,253
cheapest plan today
825-mo average
$1,242
of the cheapest plan
Lowest
$943
June 21
Peak
$1,415
Aug 25 · +14.0% vs avg

Prices shown are quarterly estimates based on 13 kWh/day usage under Single Rate tariffs. Includes all available discounts and GST. Excludes once-off fees and charges. Data from grouply.co CDR pipeline.

Bill breakdown

Where does an electricity bill in Hawthorn West go?

The VDO reference price assuming consumption of 4,000 kWh per year is $1,529 per year. 32%, or $483 of that, is the United Energydistribution network charge, which pays for the ‘poles and wires’ and other physical infrastructure that delivers power to your home. This charge remains the same no matter which retailer you buy your energy through.

$1,529/yr VDO reference bill · United Energy · 4,000 kWh
32%
42%
19%
Network (poles & wires)
$483 · 32%
United Energy distribution charge. The same whichever retailer you choose.
Wholesale energy
$635 · 42%
The cost of generating electricity at power plants.
Environmental certificates
$112 · 7%
Renewable energy targets and efficiency schemes.
Retailer costs and margin
$299 · 19%
Operating costs, marketing, and profit.

The United Energy residential single-rate distribution tariff (LVS1R) is 28.77c a day plus 9.45c/kWh. The cheapest plan listed on this page charges 17.30c/kWh, so 7.85c/kWh of that rate covers energy and retail.

Distribution charges are the published residential single-rate tariff from the Australian Energy Regulator’s network tariff schedules. Customers on a time-of-use or demand distribution tariff pay a different network amount.

Offers vs the reference price

How many electricity offers in Hawthorn West beat the reference price?

On CitiPower, 84% of the 690 market offers available in Hawthorn West (579 of 690) are at or below the VDO of $1,481/yr at 4,000 kWh a year. On United Energy, 84% of the 688 market offers available in Hawthorn West (581 of 688) are at or below the VDO of $1,529/yr at 4,000 kWh a year.

Default Offer prices tend to get the most media coverage, because they are the most simple and visible part of the retailer energy pricing confusopoly. However, most energy consumers are on Market Offers, which start off cheaper than Default Offers — you want a plan that’s right over to the left side of this chart. Inevitably, over time, if you don’t monitor your bills and don’t switch to stay on a competitively priced plan, your plan will drift toward the right, and could wind up costing even more than the ‘safety net’ Default Offer price.

84%at or below the VDO
16%cost more than the VDO

Number of plans by annual cost, $100 bands, at 4,000 kWh/yr.

84%at or below the VDO
16%cost more than the VDO

Number of plans by annual cost, $100 bands, at 4,000 kWh/yr.

Reference price: Victorian Default Offer 2026-27 (Essential Services Commission Victoria). Each offer is compared at the reference consumption its own network uses, so both sides of the comparison describe the same household.

By household size

Average electricity bill in Hawthorn West by household size

In Hawthorn West 3122, estimated annual costs by household size are 1 person (3,000 kWh a year): $678/yr cheapest, $1,100/yr average; 2 people (4,000 kWh a year): $823/yr cheapest, $1,339/yr average; 3 people (5,000 kWh a year): $968/yr cheapest, $1,578/yr average; 4 or more people (8,000 kWh a year): $1,402/yr cheapest, $2,296/yr average.

1 person
3,000 kWh a year
Cheapest
$678
Flow Power · Flow Home Battery + Solar + EV: Variable Prices (estimate)
Average of all offers
$1,100
2 people
4,000 kWh a year
Cheapest
$823
Flow Power · Flow Home Battery + Solar + EV: Variable Prices (estimate)
Average of all offers
$1,339
3 people
5,000 kWh a year
Cheapest
$968
Flow Power · Flow Home Battery + Solar + EV: Variable Prices (estimate)
Average of all offers
$1,578
4 or more people
8,000 kWh a year
Cheapest
$1,402
Flow Power · Flow Home Battery + Solar + EV: Variable Prices (estimate)
Average of all offers
$2,296

Usage bands are indicative household sizes, not a measurement of any particular home. Costs are the plans’ own published annual estimates at each usage.

You’re not average, are you?

These prices are based on average consumption benchmarks.

Your actual consumption will be higher or lower than that, which influences what the best-priced plan for you is. The only way to find out for real is to do a proper bill analysis based on your actual consumption.

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All plans

Compare every electricity plan in HAWTHORN WEST

Usage
Tariff
Rank by

Annual cost at 4,000 kWh/yr with the default load curve. Cheapest first. Showing 8 of 1314 plans.

1st Energy1st Emerald, Residential - Time of UseTime of useSwitch83.600.5$1,003
1st Energy1st Emerald, Residential - Time of Use with Controlled LoadTime of useSwitch83.600.5$1,003
GloBird EnergyGloBird FULLHOUSE Residential (Flat Rate With Controlled Load)-CitipowerFlat rateSwitch87.00—$1,010
GloBird EnergyGloBird FULLHOUSE Residential (Flat Rate Without Controlled Load)-CitipowerFlat rateSwitch87.00—$1,010
SumoSumo Online SaverFlat rateSwitch88.36—$1,010
SumoSumo Online SaverFlat rateSwitch88.36—$1,010
OVO EnergyThe One Plan - NOV2026Time of useSwitch85.891.4$1,012
OVO EnergyThe One Plan - NOV2026Time of useSwitch85.891.4$1,012
#1 · 1st Energy
1st Emerald, Residential - Time of Use
$1,003
Time of use83.60c/day · FiT 0.5
#2 · 1st Energy
1st Emerald, Residential - Time of Use with Controlled Load
$1,003
Time of use83.60c/day · FiT 0.5
#3 · GloBird Energy
GloBird FULLHOUSE Residential (Flat Rate With Controlled Load)-Citipower
$1,010
Flat rate87.00c/day · FiT —
#4 · GloBird Energy
GloBird FULLHOUSE Residential (Flat Rate Without Controlled Load)-Citipower
$1,010
Flat rate87.00c/day · FiT —
#5 · Sumo
Sumo Online Saver
$1,010
Flat rate88.36c/day · FiT —
#6 · Sumo
Sumo Online Saver
$1,010
Flat rate88.36c/day · FiT —
#7 · OVO Energy
The One Plan - NOV2026
$1,012
Time of use85.89c/day · FiT 1.4
#8 · OVO Energy
The One Plan - NOV2026
$1,012
Time of use85.89c/day · FiT 1.4

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest electricity plan in Hawthorn West 3122?
GloBird FULLHOUSE Residential (Flat Rate With Controlled Load)-Citipower from GloBird Energy at 17.3c/kWh, estimated $1,010/year at 4,000 kWh, 34% below the VDO. Compare all 2303 plans above.
Which electricity distributor serves Hawthorn West 3122?
Hawthorn West 3122 is served by United Energy. United Energy owns and maintains the electricity poles and wires — your retailer is separate and can be changed without affecting supply.
How do I switch electricity retailers in Hawthorn West?
Choose a plan on this page and click Switch. Bill Hero manages the switch for you — there's no interruption to supply, and most switches complete within 2 business days.
How many electricity plans are available in Hawthorn West 3122?
There are currently 2303 electricity plans available in Hawthorn West 3122, Victoria on the United Energy distribution network. Plans include both flat rate and time-of-use options from multiple retailers.
How often are electricity prices updated?
Bill Hero updates plan data daily from the Consumer Data Right (CDR) energy API. Prices reflect the latest published rates from each retailer.
How many electricity offers in Hawthorn West are cheaper than the regulated reference price?
On CitiPower, 84% of the 690 market offers available in Hawthorn West (579 of 690) are at or below the VDO of $1,481/yr at 4,000 kWh a year. On United Energy, 84% of the 688 market offers available in Hawthorn West (581 of 688) are at or below the VDO of $1,529/yr at 4,000 kWh a year.
How much of an electricity bill in Hawthorn West is network charges?
Of the VDO reference bill of $1,529/yr at 4,000 kWh in Hawthorn West, $483/yr is the United Energy distribution charge (poles and wires) and $1,046/yr is energy and retail. Network charges are 32% of the reference bill and are the same whichever retailer you buy from.
What is the average electricity bill in Hawthorn West by household size?
In Hawthorn West 3122, estimated annual costs by household size are 1 person (3,000 kWh a year): $678/yr cheapest, $1,100/yr average; 2 people (4,000 kWh a year): $823/yr cheapest, $1,339/yr average; 3 people (5,000 kWh a year): $968/yr cheapest, $1,578/yr average; 4 or more people (8,000 kWh a year): $1,402/yr cheapest, $2,296/yr average.
How have electricity prices changed in Hawthorn West?
At 4,745 kWh a year, the cheapest plan in Hawthorn West costs $1,253/yr today, down from a peak of $1,415/yr in Aug 25. The market average is $1,587/yr.

Methodology and data

Plan rates and annual cost estimates are read from the Consumer Data Right (CDR) energy plan register, which every retailer is required to publish, and refreshed daily. This page lists 1,378 residential electricity offers serving Hawthorn West 3122; last refreshed 5 November 2026.

Reference prices are the published regulated benchmarks for each distribution network, set by Essential Services Commission Victoria. Each offer is compared with its own network’s reference price at that network’s reference consumption. Networks with no published reference price carry no percentage comparison on this page rather than a substituted figure.

Bill Hero takes no commission, no referral fee and no placement payment from any retailer. Plans are ranked only by estimated annual cost, so the ordering on this page cannot be bought.

Source: Consumer Data Right (CDR) Energy Plan Data · Full methodology

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