Water efficiency targets

Ever wondered how much water you should be using? We have targets that show if you're using water efficiently in your home.

Just follow these easy steps

  1. Get your latest bill - check the months your usage charge is for and Your average daily usage for this bill. 
  2. Work out how many people lived with you - just for the months your usage charge is for.
  3. Check the months below - choose the one that matches your usage charge. It may not match exactly.
  4. Find your property size - check what we recommend for a water efficient home. 

Sample bill

This is where you'll find the information on your bill.

 

People

in the home 

Small property 

Less than 500 m2

Medium property 

501 m2 to 700 m2

Large property 

701 m2 to 900 m2 
1 person 247 L/day 249 L/day 267 L/day
2 people 367 L/day 375 L/day 396 L/day
3 people 463 L/day 477 L/day 498 L/day
4 people 546 L/day 565 L/day 587 L/day
5 people 621 L/day 645 L/day 666 L/day
6 people 689 L/day 718 L/day 739 L/day

These numbers are based on houses with:

  • a water efficient front loading washing machine
  • a dual flush toilet
  • at least one 3-star showerhead
  • taps with low water use aerators and flow restrictors.

People

in the home 

Small property 

Less than 500 m2

Medium property

501 m2 to 700 m2 

Large property

701 m2 to 900 m2 
1 person 227 L/day 233 L/day 248 L/day
2 people 337 L/day 352 L/day 368 L/day
3 people 425 L/day 447 L/day 463 L/day
4 people 502 L/day 529 L/day 545 L/day
5 people 570 L/day 604 L/day 619 L/day
6 people 633 L/day 672 L/day 686 L/day

These numbers are based on houses with:

  • a water efficient front loading washing machine
  • a dual flush toilet
  • at least one 3-star showerhead
  • taps with low water use aerators and flow restrictors.

People

in the home 

Small property 

Less than 500 m2

Medium property

501 m2 to 700 m2 

Large property

701 m2 to 900 m2  
1 person 236 L/day 239 L/day 258 L/day
2 people 351 L/day 360 L/day 382 L/day
3 people 443 L/day 458 L/day 480 L/day
4 people 522 L/day 542 L/day 566 L/day
5 people 594 L/day 619 L/day 642 L/day
6 people 659 L/day 689 L/day 712 L/day

These numbers are based on houses with:

  • a water efficient front loading washing machine
  • a dual flush toilet
  • at least one 3-star showerhead
  • taps with low water use aerators and flow restrictors.

People

in the home 

Small property 

Less than 500 m2

Medium property

501 m2 to 700 m2 

Large property 

701 m2 to 900 m2 
1 person 243 L/day 249 L/day 265 L/day
2 people 362 L/day 374 L/day 393 L/day
3 people 456 L/day 476 L/day 495 L/day
4 people 538 L/day 564 L/day 583 L/day
5 people 611 L/day 643 L/day 661 L/day
people 679 L/day 716 L/day 733 L/day
















These numbers are based on houses with:

  • a water efficient front loading washing machine
  • a dual flush toilet
  • at least one 3-star showerhead
  • taps with low water use aerators and flow restrictors.

How did you go?

If you used the same or less than we recommend - great!

If not, simply check out our water wise tips to see how you can improve.