We didn't get our first one til around 1-2 months before the build finished I think, it wasn't very high, it was just under $30 I think but I guess every build differs as I have heard of much higher ones!
Thanks Nat84
So that means I should be getting one soon. They'll need a ladder to see the meter. Ha.
I was a bit worried as my water bill didn't get redirected to my current address, I only received a reminder. (Australia Post mail redirection FAIL). I rang Origin yesterday. After a long phone call they say there is no outstanding bill. I'm not sure I trust them as the guy didn't really understand the situation, asking me for the account number etc.