Compare Electricity & Gas in South Australia

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What’s the difference between types of energy plans?

We’ve compiled this table on what our energy comparison service has to offer for South Australians and potential benefits you can receive by switching plans. This information should be used as a guide only, as it may vary depending on your address and whether natural gas is available at your property, as well as the providers and plans currently available to compare.

Electricity only

Our service can detail options relevant to your property address, but not all plans or benefits may be available to you.

  • Urgent same-day connections
  • Solar feed-in tariffs
  • GreenPower options
  • Variable or fixed rates
  • Standing offers
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Gas only

If your home has natural gas, here’s how you can take control of your gas plan and save.

  • Urgent three-business-day connections
  • Tiered usage rates
  • Standing offers
  • Same-day connections
  • Renewable energy options
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Electricity and gas

You can search and choose new electricity and gas plans at the same time – even if you’re choosing different providers.

  • Urgent connections
  • Mix and match your retailers
  • Solar, electricity and gas rates
  • Bill comparison
  • Variable or fixed rates
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Electricity only

Different plans will offer different deals. Compare now to see which benefits may be available to you.

  • New customer sign-up-credit
  • No exit fees
  • Guaranteed discounts (e.g. 12-month benefit period)
  • Conditional discount (e.g. pay-on-time)
  • Perks (free subscription services, discounts on fuel, vouchers and more)
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Gas only

Different plans will offer different deals. Compare now to see which benefits may be available to you.

  • New customer sign-up-credit
  • No exit fees
  • Guaranteed discounts (e.g. 12-month benefit period)
  • Conditional discount (e.g. pay-on-time)
  • Perks
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Electricity and gas

Different plans will offer different deals. Compare now to see which benefits may be available to you.

  • New customer sign-up-credit
  • No exit fees
  • Guaranteed discounts (e.g. 12-month benefit period)
  • Conditional discount (e.g. pay-on-time)
  • Perks (free subscription services, discounts on fuel, vouchers and more)
Compare now

Top 3 things to know about energy in South Australia

1

Understand your energy bill to save

Your energy provider and plan may vary and affect the cost of your electricity or gas – understanding your energy bill may help you choose a more suitable plan that fits your energy needs.

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2

Check if concessions or rebates are available

If you’re a concession card holder, you may be eligible for concessions or rebates that can help lower your energy bills.

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3

You’re free to choose

South Australia’s energy market is deregulated, so you can take advantage of your ability to compare and choose your gas or electricity retailer.

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A guide to energy in South Australia

Updated 20 May 2025
Written by Tiana Lee-Collins
Reviewed by Eliza Buglar
Expert reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

David Koch has these tips for saving on your energy bill

Find out how to avoid getting zapped by bill shock.

David Koch
Economic Director
Compare energy in SA
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Expert tips for searching for the right South Australian energy plan

Our Head of Energy, Meredith O’Brien has a few tips for helping energy customers understand their bill and search for a suitable energy plan by comparing energy providers in Adelaide and South Australia.

Meredith O'Brien
Head of Energy

Switching online is easy

When you compare electricity providers in SA, you can switch your electricity provider in as little as two business days (gas may take a little longer). Best of all, switching comes with no disruption to your energy supply.

Compare SA electricity and gas quotes separately

Bundled energy plans may look simpler, but can actually cost you more. Our energy price comparison tool lets you search for separate electricity and gas plans with different providers. By choosing different providers you can search for the best energy provider in SA for both electricity and gas and take advantage of deals and discounts.

Consider a solar battery

If you have solar power, you might receive further savings on your electricity bill by installing a solar battery which could power your home even when the sun isn’t shining. With the introduction of two-way solar charging in July 2025, you could receive more from your solar feed-in tariff by storing your solar power and exporting it to the grid when demand is high.

About South Australian energy

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South Australian energy plans, providers and distributors

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Cheapest electricity in Adelaide

Understanding your energy bill

How is electricity and gas in South Australia charged?

Types of electricity tariffs in South Australia

Are energy concessions available in South Australia?

Why is my electricity or gas bill in South Australia so high?

What is the average electricity bill in South Australia?

Meet our Head of Energy, Meredith O’Brien

Meredith O'Brien
Head of Energy

As the Head of Energy at Compare the Market, Meredith O’Brien believes in educating Australian customers about the everchanging gas and electricity market so they can adjust their energy usage habits and get the most out of their energy plans.

Meredith has six years within the energy industry, following 15 years of experience in financial services and is currently studying a Master of Business Administration. Meredith is a dedicated customer advocate who is passionate about empowering Australians to find the right products to suit their needs by removing the confusion from comparing.

1 Australian Government: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. National Electricity Market. Updated February 2024. Accessed March 2025.

2 South Australia – State of the Environment 2023. Liveability. Accessed March 2025.

3 ICRC. Retail electricity price investigation 2024-27. Published May 2024. Accessed December 2024.