2025‑26 Gold Coast Water Costs
Gold Coast households face new water and sewerage charges from 1 July 2025. The increases are small in dollars but add up across the year.
At Whywait Plumbing, we get it. Rising costs can feel unfair when you’ve already watched every drop. We aim to show the facts, highlight wise choices, and keep money in your pocket.
Snapshot: 2025‑26 Charges
Charge | 2025‑26 Price | How it appears on your bill |
Water access | $307.00 a year | Daily rate $0.8410 |
Water usage – City share | $1.463 per kL | |
Water usage – Bulk share | $3.517 per kL | |
Total water usage | $4.980 per kL | |
Sewerage access | $783.00 a year | Daily rate $2.1452 |
Sewerage volume | $5.502 per kL |
Non‑drinking and recycled water prices sit lower but still rose. See the City of Gold Coast for details.
What Has Changed Since 2024‑25?
✅ Water access up $17 (+5.9%).
✅ Water usage up $0.156 per kL (+3.2%).
✅ Sewerage access up $43.68 (+5.9%).
✅ Bulk water cost from the State rose 2.1%.
A household using 180 kL a year now pays about $124 more than last year. That is an extra $31 each quarter.
Why Costs Keep Rising
Infrastructure ages fast on the Coast’s salty soil. Pumps, pipes, and treatment plants need upgrades. Energy prices also climb. The State bulk supply charge is the most significant driver and sits outside Council control.
Growth adds pressure. The city grows by 12,000 residents every year. More people equal bigger networks and more treatment.
🎯 Learn more in our blog on shower leak damage.
How to Read Your Bill
Your bill shows two date ranges. Check which charges apply to each period. Confirm the meter reads. Compare daily usage year on year. A sudden spike often means a leak.
If you are unsure, email us a photo of your bill to service@whywait.com.au. We will explain it line by line for free.
Five Quick Wins to Cut Your 2025‑26 Bill
✅ Fix dripping taps within 48 hours. One drip wastes up to 20,000 L a year.
✅ Install low‑flow shower heads. Savings start from the first shower.
✅ Use the City rebate for smart meters. Set alerts for unusual flow.
✅ Upgrade leaking toilet cisterns. Modern dual‑flush models cut use by half.
Book our Water Efficiency Audit. We find hidden leaks and optimise every fixture.
Example: Typical Family of Four
✅ Annual use: 180 kL (city average).
✅ Water usage: $896.40.
✅ Access fees: $1,090.00 (water + sewer).
✅ Sewer volume*: $743.00 (approx. 135 kL).
✅ Total yearly bill: $2,729.40.
The same home paid $2,605 last year. The jump is less than $2.40 weekly, yet no one likes surprises.
*Sewer volume equals 75% of metered water. The City formula may vary.
Act Now – Don't Let Hidden Leaks Steal Your Cash
Every litre that slips away is money you will never see again. A silent underground leak can add $400 in a single cycle.
Call Whywait Plumbing on (07) 5580 4311 or book online. We respond the same day and provide clear, fixed prices.
