If it’s been a while since you’ve compared electricity or gas plans in South East Queensland, you could be paying too much for energy.
Here are just a few reasons to compare QLD energy providers:
The easiest way to see if there’s a better (and potentially cheaper) energy plan for your home is to compare. You can get started today with our free energy comparison service!
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Call us on 1800 990 003 before 12pm AEDT (business days) and you may be able to connect electricity at your new home on the same day or the next business day if you call after noon. It takes at least three business days to connect gas. You can’t usually connect energy on weekends or public holidays.
Are you unsure about using a smart meter? We look at the benefits of having this energy tracking tool and how it can help you save money on your bill.
The Queensland government offers concessions and rebates to support lower-income households who might be struggling to pay their power bills.
Queensland is called ‘the Sunshine State' for a reason. Solar panels are common in many homes, which you can use in conjunction with solar batteries to give you more control of when you use your solar power.
Are you confused by your gas or electricity bill charges? We explain things like tariffs, peak pricing, rebates and meters to give you the best understanding of your usage.
Solar power has become popular for environmentally conscious and thrifty Queensland customers. Here’s how to get more from this green investment.
Distributors supply energy to your home, while your QLD energy provider (also known as a retailer) will send you your bill. QLD electricity distributors are:
QLD gas distributors are:
If you live in SEQ, you may be in the deregulated zone, which means that you have the option to choose between competitive market offers that have been set by a variety of electricity and gas providers in your area. You can shop around for better offers at any time!
The Default Market Offer (DMO) guides these market offers to protect you from paying excessive prices for electricity. The DMO acts as a benchmark reference price that all market offers must reference against. The DMO is also the offer that you’re automatically put on if you’ve moved into a new premises but haven’t yet contacted a retailer to supply your energy.
N.B. While the DMO is a fair price, these offers usually aren’t as competitive as market offers. The DMO also applies in New South Wales, South Australia and the ACT. Meanwhile, Victoria has its own version of the DMO, known as the Victorian Default Offer.
Regional Queensland
Electricity prices in regional Queensland are regulated by the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA). The QCA updates these prices once a year to reflect the average costs in SEQ. This ensures that providers don’t overcharge you for electricity.
Electricity is regulated like this because it costs a lot more for providers to service regional areas. The Queensland Government works with certain electricity providers in regional QLD and subsidises the price difference between:
This enables providers to service regional areas without overcharging customers.
However, regional Queenslanders may have some options with gas market offers.
In Queensland, you’ll pay a fixed daily supply charge (cents per day) to maintain infrastructure and supply power to your home. You’ll also pay a usage rate based on kilowatts per hour (kWh) for electricity and megajoules (MJ) for natural gas.
Usage rates can be charged at a single standard rate for every ‘block’ of electricity used; this is calculated in quarterly, monthly or daily blocks (i.e. how much you use each day, month or quarter). However, you may be charged a different rate for the first block of energy you use (e.g. first 0 to 1,500 kWh) than for any subsequent blocks of energy you use.
Alternatively, if you have a smart meter, you may be able to take advantage of variable rates(i.e. time-of-use tariffs), which charge you depending on what time of the day you use your energy.
Depending on which tariff you’re on, providers measure QLD electricity costs in:
Numerous factors impact the price you pay for electricity in Queensland, including:
Where you live in QLD;
Who your energy provider is; and
What type of plan you’re on
If you’re a residential customer in South East Queensland, there may be opportunities to save by switching to a new electricity plan. According to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER), you could save significantly by switching from the DMO to the lowest market offer available or from the median market offer to the lowest offer available.1
Of course, the actual amount you could save can vary, so always ensure you understand the terms of the plans you’re comparing.
As of 1 October 2021, electricity transfers no longer take up to 90 days as they did in the past. Instead, transfers can now occur within two business days.
You can compare electricity providers in QLD to search for a great value plan that suits your budget and energy needs.
Where you live in Queensland determines which tariffs are available to you (i.e. your rate paid for energy usage). If you live in regional QLD, you may have a limited choice of tariffs, as the Queensland Competition Authority regulates this market. If you live in South East Queensland, you may have more options when it comes to tariffs. However, keep in mind that the names may vary between QLD electricity providers.
The following are examples of the types of tariffs available in Queensland and how the tariff names may appear on your electricity bill. Your provider and location may limit tariff availability.
| Tariff 11 ‘Single rate’ tariff Also known as:
| This is a flat rate tariff where you’ll pay the same price for each unit of electricity used (i.e. doesn’t measure usage at different times). This tariff is the most common, especially for regional QLD customers, as many regional Queenslanders don’t have a smart meter. |
| Tariff 12A ‘Time of use’ (TOU) tariff Also known as:
| This tariff is calculated on how much energy is used at certain times. It includes high usage charges during peak times and lower charges at other times, as well as a daily supply charge. You will need a smart meter to measure usage for this tariff, but it means you can use your high-powered appliances in off-peak times to possibly save money on energy usage. |
| Tariff 12B Also known as
| This tariff is for households with digital meters that use high volumes of electricity during off-peak times and minimal usage in peak and shoulder times.
Customers generally benefit most from this tariff when most of their usage is outside of peak times. |
| Tariff 14 ‘Demand’ tariff Also known as:
| Customers need a smart meter to access this tariff. This tariff includes a lower daily supply and usage charges. However, it will also include demand charges for peak periods, usually in Summer. Demand charges are based on how much power is used or how fast you use electricity in peak season during a 30-minute period. |
| ‘Lifestyle’ tariff Also known as:
| This tariff may only be available in SEQ. It charges a flat rate for usage (c/kWh) as well as a fixed amount ($/month) for a specific allowance of energy during the summer peak period (November to March). You may also be able to access a summer peak ‘top-up’ at an additional cost per month. |
| Tariff 31 and 33 ‘Economy’ tariff Also known as:
| With this tariff, appliances like pool pumps and hot water systems are metered. It’s generally cheaper than Tariff 11 because electricity may not be available at all times (it has an interruptible supply). Tariff 31 guarantees supply for 8 hours per day, while Tariff 33 supplies electricity for 18 hours per day. Regional customers must first be on Tariff 11, 12 or 14 to access one of these tariffs. |
If you’re living in Queensland, you can take advantage of time-of-use tariffs through a digital smart meter. Prices in SE Queensland for tariff 12B are generally divided between peak (high demand), off-peak (low demand) and shoulder rates (all other times).
If you’re in south east Queensland, Energex divides residential time-of-use rates into:
If you live in regional Queensland, Ergon Energy’s times vary between tariff types.
Tariff 12A
Tariff 12B
Demand timeframes
If you’re on a demand tariff with Ergon, your peak period is during the summer months between December and February. The demand period is 3pm – 9pm daily. Meanwhile, Energex’s demand timeframes aren’t season and the demand period is 4pm – 9pm daily.
You can see which electricity providers in QLD retail energy by reviewing the list below.
N.B. Compare the Market does not compare energy products from all retailers on this list as we do not compare all brands in the market, or all products offered by all brands. Information about the partners we currently compare is available here.
* The information provided above is based in the postcodes of 4000, 4217 and 4558 and is accurate as of 20 October 2021. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).
The following providers can offer both electricity and gas. Please note that providers may or may not offer a combined package and billing may fall on separate dates and separate agreements/contracts. This list may not include all providers due to the limited postcodes used (4000, 4217 and 4558).
Here’s a list of electricity and gas providers in QLD:
* The information provided above is accurate as of 25 October 2021. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Victoria.
If you’re looking for the cheapest electricity in your area, see our comprehensive list of city-based electricity prices to compare a variety of providers and plans:
There are two types of gas available in Queensland:
Not all homes in QLD have access to gas by pipeline (reticulated natural gas); if you’re not eligible, you can use LPG. With LPG, you’ll have to order bottles when you run out. Bottles are usually 45kg each and a licensed gas fitter will deliver them to your home.
We don’t currently offer LPG through our comparison service. However, you can compare providers and plans for natural gas through our gas comparison service. It’s easy to compare the prices and rates and, best of all, it’s free!
The best energy provider in QLD for you may be different for someone else. This is because your individual household energy needs and the plans or tariffs available to you may vary depending on your location, type of home, number of people you live with, energy usage and what times you’re at home.
Use our free energy comparison service today to explore great-value plans from some of Australia’s top providers.
If you have a solar power system installed, any unused energy you produce can be converted and fed into the electricity grid. For some households, this may be available through a feed-in tariff, although this option isn’t available to everyone.
If it is an option, it means you could be making savings on your energy bills! You just have to be mindful of installation costs of any panels, the expense to maintain these panels and other costs.
New customers can no longer access the Solar Bonus Scheme feed-in tariff (44c solar selling rate), which was a previous government incentive for Queenslanders to install solar panels.2
Learn more about the rebates and concessions available in QLD and other Australian states.
The ‘best’ solar feed-in tariff in Queensland may vary depending on your energy needs, location, number of people in your household and what hours of the day you’re at home, not to mention what is available to you. For example, some providers in SE Queensland may offer competitive rates and various feed-in tariffs, but others won’t; that’s why it’s important to shop around.
If you live in regional QLD and are an eligible Ergon Energy Retail or Origin Energy customer, you may be able to access the regional solar feed-in tariff. This flat rate tariff may change every year, so reach out to your provider for more information.
Even though everyone’s energy needs are different, we’ve analysed some electricity providers in Queensland to give you an idea of how much electricity could potentially cost you. Note that the cheapest electricity plan may not always be the best electricity deal in QLD. Make sure you compare the discount benefit periods and the contract terms to ensure that you’re on the most suitable plan for your household.
We’ve put together a comprehensive list of city-based electricity prices. For more location-specific information, follow the links to find the cheapest electricity in your area. See the list of electricity providers in QLD below for more information.
The cheapest electricity prices in QLD may often change, so compare electricity in QLD with our free energy comparison service to find great deals in your area.
If you’re in regional QLD, you’ll be on a regulated electricity tariff. There are five tariffs available to regional Queenslanders, which, depending on where you live, you may or may not be able to choose from. The below table sets out a breakdown of the notified prices by cost component for 2021-22.
| Tariff | Supply charge (c/day) | Usage rate (peak) (c/kWh) | Usage rate (flat/off-peak) (c/kWh) | Demand charge (off-peak) ($kW/mth) | Demand charge (peak) ($/kW/mth) |
| Tariff 11 Residential (flat rate) | 88.392 | N/A | 19.782 | N/A | N/A |
| Tariff 12A Residential (seasonal time-of-use) | 69.967 | 51.260 | 16.461 | N/A | N/A |
| Tariff 14 Residential (seasonal time-of-use demand) | 42.958 | N/A | 13.079 | 7.004 | 48.769 |
| Tariff 31 (night rate, super economy) | N/A | N/A | 13.026 | N/A | N/A |
| Tariff 33 (controlled supply, economy) | N/A | N/A | 14.313 | N/A | N/A |
Source: Queensland Competition Authority – ‘Regulated retail electricity prices for 2021-22: Regional Queensland (page 65)’ – Accessed 23/11/2021
If you live in Brisbane, you will pay a fixed supply charge to provide energy to your home, which is calculated in cents per day. Depending on your specific financial situation and living circumstances, you may be looking for cheap electricity providers in Brisbane. The table below can help you compare a variety of electricity providers.
You may pay usage charges, calculated by kilowatts of power used per hour (cents per kWh), and will have a choice of different tariffs to determine the rate you’ll pay for electricity in Brisbane. Consider these electricity providers in Brisbane:
| Provider | Plan name | Annual Cost (inc. discounts) | Annual Cost (excl. discounts) | Discount Benefit Period | Contract Term |
| ReAmped Energy | ReAmped Advance | Anytime | $1,020.00 | $1,070.00 | None | None |
| Kogan Energy | Kogan Energy Market Offer | $1,080.00 | $1,080.00 | None | None |
| GEE Energy | GEE Saver Residential Online | $1,120.00 | $1,170.00 | None | None |
| Nectr | Nectr Online | $1,120.00 | $1,170.00 | Ongoing | 1 year |
| Elysian Energy | Power Maximiser – Monthly Subscription – No Fees | $1,140.00 | $1,170.00 | None | None |
| Mojo Power | All Day Breakfast | $1,150.00 | $1,200.00 | None | None |
| Energy Locals | Online Member 2022 – Anytime | $1,170.00 | $1,170.00 | None | None |
| Dodo Power & Gas | Residential Market | $1,180.00 | $1,180.00 | None | None |
| Electricity in a Box | QLD Home TOU 8900 | $1,180.00 | $1,180.00 | None | None |
| Sumo | Sumo Assure Advantage Residential | $1,180.00 | $1,180.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| OVO Energy | The One Plan | $1,180.00 | $1,180.00 | None | None |
| Tango Energy | Home Select | $1,190.00 | $1,190.00 | Ongoing | 1 year |
| Locality Planning Energy | Mates Rate | $1,190.00 | $1,190.00 | None | None |
| Simply Energy | QLD Simply Blue Perks 16% off elec | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| CovaU | Freedom Online QLD Res Single | $1,210.00 | $1,210.00 | None | None |
| Diamond Energy | Everyday Renewable Saver | $1,210.00 | $1,340.00 | None | None |
| Radian Energy | The Simple Switch Res Anytime | $1,210.00 | $1,210.00 | None | None |
| Alinta Energy | HomeDeal – Single Rate | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 | None | None |
| Powershop | Powershop 100% Carbon Neutral | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 | None | None |
| Glow Power | Glowpower Saver – Single Rate | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 | None | None |
| Powerclub | Powerbank Home Flat | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 | None | None |
| Globird Energy | ULTRASAVE Residential (Flexible Rate) – Energex | $1,220.00 | $1,230.00 | None | None |
| EnergyAustralia | Total Plan Home | $1,230.00 | $1,230.00 | Ongoing | 1 year |
| Origin Energy | Origin Go | $1,230.00 | $1,230.00 | Ongoing | 1 year |
| Future X Power | Market Offer – Smart Flat | $1,230.00 | $1,230.00 | Ongoing | 1 year |
| AGL | Residential Flexible Saver | $1,240.00 | $1,240.00 | None | None |
| Momentum Energy | Smile Power Flexi_8400 | $1,270.00 | $1,270.00 | None | None |
| Red Energy | Living Energy Saver | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | None | None |
| Smart Energy | Feel Good | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | None | None |
| 1st Energy | 1st Energy – Time of Use | $1,300.00 | $1,400.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| Bright Spark Power | Aussie Flat Rate Plan | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | None | 1 year |
| Social Energy | Social Energy Basic Plan | $1,370.00 | $1,370.00 | None | None |
| Circular Energy | Community Energy TOU | $1,370.00 | $1,370.00 | None | None |
| Discover Energy | Energex Residential TOU Standing Offer | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | None | None |
| Enova Energy | Enova Community Plus TOU | $1,390.00 | $1,430.00 | None | None |
| People Energy | Standing Retail Contract SR | $1,430.00 | $1,430.00 | None | None |
* The prices and information provided above are based on a house with two to three adults with no solar panels or pool and in the postcode of 4000 and are accurate as of 20 October 2021. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). Plans and prices are subject to change.
If you live on the Gold Coast, electricity charges will include a supply charge which is calculated in cents per day, as well as usage charges which is calculated on how much kilowatts of power are used per hour (c/kWh). The more energy you use, the more you’ll pay.
See our comprehensive list of prices and compare a variety of electricity providers on the Gold Coast. You can compare the annual cost (including and excluding discounts, the benefit period and contract terms of plans on the Gold Coast.
| Provider | Plan name | Annual Cost (inc. discounts) | Annual Cost (excl. discounts) | Discount Benefit Period | Contract Term |
| ReAmped Energy | ReAmped Advance | Anytime | $1,020.00 | $1,070.00 | None | None |
| Kogan Energy | Kogan Energy Market Offer | $1,080.00 | $1,080.00 | None | None |
| GEE Energy | GEE Saver Residential Online | $1,120.00 | $1,170.00 | None | None |
| Nectr | Nectr Online | $1,120.00 | $1,170.00 | Ongoing | 1 year |
| Elysian Energy | Power Maximiser – Monthly Subscription – No Fees | $1,140.00 | $1,170.00 | None | None |
| Mojo Power | All Day Breakfast | $1,150.00 | $1,200.00 | None | None |
| Energy Locals | Online Member 2022 – Anytime | $1,170.00 | $1,170.00 | None | None |
| Dodo Power & Gas | Residential Market | $1,180.00 | $1,180.00 | None | None |
| Electricity in a Box | QLD Home TOU 8900 | $1,180.00 | $1,180.00 | None | None |
| Sumo | Sumo Assure Advantage Residential | $1,180.00 | $1,180.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| OVO Energy | The One Plan | $1,180.00 | $1,180.00 | None | None |
| Tango Energy | Home Select | $1,190.00 | $1,190.00 | Ongoing | 1 year |
| Locality Planning Energy | Mates Rate | $1,190.00 | $1,190.00 | None | None |
| Simply Energy | QLD Simply Blue Perks 16% off elec | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| CovaU | Freedom Online QLD Res Single | $1,210.00 | $1,210.00 | None | None |
| Diamond Energy | Everyday Renewable Saver | $1,210.00 | $1,340.00 | None | None |
| Radian Energy | The Simple Switch Res Anytime | $1,210.00 | $1,210.00 | None | None |
| Alinta Energy | HomeDeal – Single Rate | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 | None | None |
| Powershop | Powershop 100% Carbon Neutral | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 | None | None |
| Glow Power | Glowpower Saver – Single Rate | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 | None | None |
| Powerclub | Powerbank Home Flat | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 | None | None |
| Globird Energy | ULTRASAVE Residential (Flexible Rate) – Energex | $1,220.00 | $1,230.00 | None | None |
| EnergyAustralia | Total Plan Home | $1,230.00 | $1,230.00 | Ongoing | 1 year |
| Origin Energy | Origin Go | $1,230.00 | $1,230.00 | Ongoing | 1 year |
| Future X Power | Market Offer – Smart Flat | $1,230.00 | $1,230.00 | Ongoing | 1 year |
| AGL | Residential Flexible Saver | $1,240.00 | $1,240.00 | None | None |
| Momentum Energy | Smile Power Flexi – 8400 | $1,270.00 | $1,270.00 | None | None |
| Red Energy | Living Energy Saver | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | None | None |
| Smart Energy | Feel Good | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | None | None |
| 1st Energy | 1st Saver – Time of Use | $1,300.00 | $1,400.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| Bright Spark Power | Aussie Flat Rate Plan | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | None | 1 year |
| Social Energy | Social Energy Basic Plan | $1,370.00 | $1,370.00 | None | None |
| Circular Energy | Community Energy TOU | $1,370.00 | $1,370.00 | None | None |
| Discover Energy | Energex Residential TOU Standing Offer | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | None | None |
| Enova Energy | Enova Community Plus TOU | $1,390.00 | $1,430.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| People Energy | Standing Retail Contract SR | $1,430.00 | $1,430.00 | None | None |
* The prices and information provided above are based on a house with two to three adults with no solar panels or pool and in the postcode of 4217 and are accurate as of 20 October 2021. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). Plans and prices are subject to change.
If you are living on the Sunshine Coast, you will pay an electricity supply charge which is calculated in cents per day, in addition to usage charges which are calculated by the kilowatts of power used per hour (c/kWh). The greater your energy usage, the greater the costs.
You can compare a range of electricity providers on the Sunshine Coast in our comprehensive list:
| Provider | Plan name | Annual Cost (inc. discounts) | Annual Cost (excl. discounts) | Discount Benefit Period | Contract Term |
| ReAmped Energy | ReAmped Advance | Anytime | $1,020.00 | $1,070.00 | None | None |
| Kogan Energy | Kogan Energy Market Offer | $1,080.00 | $1,080.00 | None | None |
| GEE Energy | GEE Saver Residential Online | $1,120.00 | $1,170.00 | None | None |
| Nectr | Nectr Online | $1,120.00 | $1,170.00 | Ongoing | 1 year |
| Elysian Energy | Power Maximiser – Monthly Subscription – No Fees | $1,140.00 | $1,170.00 | None | None |
| Mojo Power | All Day Breakfast | $1,150.00 | $1,200.00 | None | None |
| Energy Locals | Online Member 2022 – Anytime | $1,170.00 | $1,170.00 | None | None |
| Dodo Power & Gas | Residential Market | $1,180.00 | $1,180.00 | None | None |
| Electricity in a Box | QLD Home TOU 8900 | $1,180.00 | $1,180.00 | None | None |
| Sumo | Sumo Assure Advantage Residential | $1,180.00 | $1,180.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| OVO Energy | The One Plan | $1,180.00 | $1,180.00 | None | None |
| Tango Energy | Home Select | $1,190.00 | $1,190.00 | Ongoing | 1 year |
| Locality Planning Energy | Mates Rate | $1,190.00 | $1,190.00 | None | None |
| Simply Energy | QLD Simply Blue Perks 16% off elec | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| CovaU | Freedom Online QLD Res Single | $1,210.00 | $1,210.00 | None | None |
| Diamond Energy | Everyday Renewable Saver | $1,210.00 | $1,340.00 | None | None |
| Radian Energy | The Simple Switch Res Anytime | $1,210.00 | $1,210.00 | None | None |
| Alinta Energy | HomeDeal – Single Rate | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 | None | None |
| Powershop | Powershop 100% Carbon Neutral | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 | None | None |
| Glow Power | Glowpower Saver – Single Rate | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 | None | None |
| Powerclub | Powerbank Home Flat | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 | None | None |
| Globird Energy | ULTRASAVE Residential (Flexible Rate) – Energex | $1,220.00 | $1,230.00 | None | None |
| EnergyAustralia | Total Plan Home | $1,230.00 | $1,230.00 | Ongoing | 1 year |
| Origin Energy | Origin Go | $1,230.00 | $1,230.00 | Ongoing | 1 year |
| Future X Power | Market Offer – Smart Flat | $1,230.00 | $1,230.00 | Ongoing | 1 year |
| AGL | Residential Flexible Saver | $1,240.00 | $1,240.00 | None | None |
| Momentum Energy | Smile Power Flexi_8400 | $1,270.00 | $1,270.00 | None | None |
| Red Energy | Living Energy Saver | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | None | None |
| Smart Energy | Feel Good | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | None | None |
| 1st Energy | 1st Saver – Time of Use | $1,300.00 | $1,400.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| Bright Spark Power | Aussie Flat Rate Plan | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | None | 1 year |
| Social Energy | Social Energy Basic Plan | $1,370.00 | $1,370.00 | None | None |
| Circular Energy | Community Energy TOU | $1,370.00 | $1,370.00 | None | None |
| Discover Energy | Energex Residential TOU Standing Offer | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | None | None |
| Enova Energy | Enova Community Plus TOU | $1,390.00 | $1,430.00 | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| People Energy | Standing Retail Contract SR | $1,430.00 | $1,430.00 | None | None |
* The prices and information provided above are based on a house with two to three adults with no solar panels or pool and in the postcode of 4558 and are accurate as of 20 October 2021. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). Plans and prices are subject to change.
The Queensland Government offers electricity and gas rebates to help eligible residents lower their overall cost of living. These rebates are available to those who have the below:
You’ll only be eligible if you hold the electricity account and share your primary residential home with any of the below:
Other energy concessions available to Queenslanders include:
Find out more about concessions and rebates.
Compare the Market’s Bill Shock Tracker survey of 1,501 Australian adults on any tariff in September 2021 found that the average quarterly electricity bill for Queenslanders is $389.10.3 This is lower than the national average quarterly electricity bill of $411.80.3 Keep in mind that the number of people in your home, energy habits, tariffs and provider may affect your bill. Energy bills tend to vary significantly between households. If you’re looking for the cheapest electricity in your area, see our comprehensive list of city-based electricity prices:
You will find energy meter costs included in your energy bill. This covers the costs of purchasing and connecting the metering equipment, as well as any inspections, testing, maintenance, repairs, replacements, quarterly or regular meter readings, and handling metering data.
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) sets the price that providers charge for standard meter readings (older meters). However, modern digital meter charges are not regulated, which means your energy provider can choose how much they charge for digital metering and will add these to your daily supply charges.
The best energy company in Queensland will vary depending on your specific household, financial situation and tariff. There are several electricity and gas providers in QLD, all offering varying rates, discounts and conditions (e.g. exit fees).
You can also get a free quote from our energy comparison service to look for the best deal in your area.
As the General Manager of Utilities at Compare the Market, Brett Mifsud is our resident expert in energy. Brett believes education is key to helping people get the most out of their energy plans, so if you’re in South East QLD, consider comparing today.
With more than 10 years of experience in the energy sector across energy exploration, production and sales, Brett hopes to change the energy landscape in Australia through comparison services. He holds a Master of Business Process Management from QUT and has led operational and project teams in the energy industry to deliver transformative change across sales, customer service, marketing and energy meter reading and billing. Brett also guest lectures at The University of Queensland.
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