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Treadmill Running Costs in Australia Per Session and Year

What a home treadmill costs in electricity on 2026-27 prices, and how speed and incline change the cost of each workout.

Checked against regulator sources, October 2026

Typical draw
800 W
Jogging
Usage assumed
125 kWh
a year
NSW cost
$41
a year, Ausgrid
Cost an hour
27c
NSW reference rate
watts
hrs
days

Use decimals for short times. 15 minutes is 0.25 hours.

State or territory

Treadmill: cost a year

$41

26.5c an hour11.4c a day79.5c a week$3.46 a month
Energy usedper year125 kWh
Electricity priceAusgrid, flat rate33.14c
Share of a typical homeagainst 4,000 kWh a year3%
Cost a year, GST included$41.47

Appliances on a thermostat cycle on and off, so real use is often lower than the full power draw.

Prices are 2026-27 regulated rates including GST. Market offers can be cheaper. Estimates only.

What a treadmill costs to run in each state

The table assumes about 800 W at jogging pace for 45 minutes, four days a week.

Treadmill: jogging, 45 minutes a day, 4 days a week
StateRateA monthA year
TasmaniaAurora Energy24.75c$2.58$31
QueenslandEnergex27.97c$2.92$35
Victoriaaverage of five networks28.2c$2.94$35
Northern TerritoryJacana Energy31.68c$3.30$40
New South WalesAusgrid33.14c$3.46$41
Western AustraliaSynergy33.26c$3.47$42
Australian Capital TerritoryEvoenergy network36.95c$3.85$46
South AustraliaSA Power Networks41.91c$4.37$52
Flat regulated usage rate for each state's main network in 2026-27, including GST. Victoria uses the average of its five networks.

Walking, jogging and incline running

Running costs by type, 45 minutes a day, 4 days a week
TypePowerCost an hourA year
Walking pace500 W17c$26
Jogging800 W27c$41
Running on an incline1,300 W43c$67
Priced at the Ausgrid reference rate of 33.14c/kWh. Use the calculator for your own state and hours.

A walking pace on a flat deck uses the least. Running at speed on a steep incline can more than double the draw. Other home gym equipment varies: exercise bikes and rowers with magnetic resistance draw very little, and many need only batteries for the display.

Keeping the cost low

  1. Switch off at the wall after use

    Many treadmills keep their console in standby when idle.

  2. Lubricate the belt

    A dry belt adds friction, making the motor work harder. Follow the maker's maintenance schedule.

  3. Run in cheaper hours

    On a time-of-use plan, a morning or midday session costs less than the evening peak.

Use a dedicated power point

Treadmill makers usually recommend plugging straight into a wall socket, not a power board or extension lead, for safety.

Questions about treadmill running costs

It depends on speed, incline and the user. Walking might draw around 500 W and running on an incline well over 1,000 W. The motor rating is the maximum, not the typical draw.

At about 800 W, roughly 13c on the Ausgrid reference rate.

Some keep the console in standby. Switching off at the wall removes it.

Sources

Every rate on this page comes from the regulator or the regulated retailer. Last checked October 2026. Prices include GST unless we say otherwise.