Water Rates

A combination of fixed service charges and per-kilolitre usage charges on water — billed by state or council water authorities.

Water rates in Australia are typically two-part: a fixed quarterly service charge (varies by state and property type) plus a usage charge per kilolitre of water actually consumed. Sewerage is usually billed as a separate service charge. Tenants normally pay usage charges only; owners pay both service and usage. Water is billed by Sydney Water, Yarra Valley Water, Urban Utilities (QLD), SA Water, Water Corporation (WA) etc. depending on state.