One in five Wollongong residents spend 10% of income on power bills
A council study found this. Almost 20% of Wollongong residents spend at least 10% of income on electricity.
Nearly one in five Wollongong residents struggle to pay power bills. They spend at least 10% of their income on electricity.
A council study on energy equity found this. The top five suburbs hit hardest are Warrawong, Cringila, Berkeley, Bellambi and Windang.
These overlap with the poorest areas. The council has drafted an Energy Equity Framework.
It aims to encourage businesses to think about energy poverty. "Council has an important role in understanding and responding to local energy inequities, advocating for vulnerable communities," the council said.
- nearly 20%
- Residents in energy poverty
- at least 10%
- Income spent on power
Why it mattersOne in five households spend 10% of income on power bills. That shows major energy affordability challenges for the region.
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