Compare Electricity & Gas in Queensland

If you live in QLD, comparing electricity and gas plans helps you take advantage of market offers, and enjoy energy discounts or incentives from your provider.

If it’s been a while since you’ve compared electricity or gas plans in Qld, you could be paying too much for energy.

Here are just a few reasons to compare Qld energy providers:

• Take advantage of market offers. Queenslanders can compare market offers, which can include discounts or cheaper usage rates on your electricity or gas. This can lead to a significant saving for some households.
• Potentially save with time of use tariffs. Smart meters are available in Qld, which allows some customers to opt for a time of use tariff. These account for the time of day you’re using electricity and may charge you less during quiet, low-demand periods. However, be sure to consider whether a time of use tariff suits your household’s energy usage habits before making this change, as time of use tariffs aren’t for everyone.
• Enjoy an energy discount. If you haven’t compared energy plans in a while or moved house and never signed up for a plan, your discounts or incentives may have expired or you may be on a plan that never offered them, such as your retailer’s default or standing offer.

The easiest way to see if there’s a better (and potentially cheaper) energy plan for your home is to compare a range of plans and providers. You can get started today with Compare the Market’s free to use energy comparison service!

The energy market in QLD works differently depending on where you live: in South East Queensland (SEQ), the market is deregulated whereas regional Qld is a regulated zone.

Southeast Queensland (SEQ)

If you live in SEQ, the most important things to know about the energy market are:

• You may live in the deregulated zone, meaning you have the option to choose between competitive market offers from different retailers.
• The Default Market Offer (DMO) guides standing offer plans and acts as a comparison price set by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) each year for all other electricity market offers.
• A standing offer is the offer you’re automatically put on if you’ve moved into a new premises but haven’t yet contacted a retailer to supply your energy.
• A standing offer is usually not as competitive as a market offer, as it will likely be the most expensive plan a retailer can generally charge you.²

The DMO also applies in New South Wales and South Australia. Meanwhile, Victoria has its own version of the DMO, known as the Victorian Default Offer.

Regional Queensland

If you live in regional QLD, energy works differently. It’s important to understand that:

• Electricity prices in regional Qld are regulated by the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA). You can choose your retailer and accept their market offers, or you can request to be charged at the regulated prices.¹
• Electricity is regulated in regional Qld because it costs a lot more for providers to service regional areas, so regulating prices helps ensure charges are broadly comparable with SEQ.
• Ergon Energy is the regional Qld energy distributor.
• Regional Queenslanders may have some options with gas market offers.

There are two types of gas available in QLD: reticulated natural gas (piped to the home) and bottled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Reticulated natural gas is distributed by pipelines, while LPG is available for purchase by the bottle.

Not all homes in Qld have access to gas by pipeline so, 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 gas plans through our comparison service. However, you can compare providers and plans for natural gas. It’s easy to compare plans, prices and rates and, best of all, comparing is free for you!

Distributors supply energy to your home, while your Qld energy provider will send you your bill.

Below is a list of electricity retailers that Compare The Market can help you compare a range of plans from:

• AGL
• Alinta Energy
• Energy Australia
• ENGIE
• LUMO Energy
• Origin Energy
• OVO Energy
• Red Energy

Qld gas distributors are:

• Allgas Energy
• Australian Gas Networks.

An energy provider (also known as a retailer) is the company you purchase your plan through and are the ones who send you your bill. You can see which electricity providers in QLD retail energy by reviewing the list below.

Below is a list of retailers that Compare The Market can help you compare a range of plans from:

• AGL
• Alinta Energy
• Energy Australia
• ENGIE
• LUMO Energy
• Origin Energy
• OVO Energy
• Red Energy

Note: 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.

Here are other electricity providers in QLD:

• 1st Energy
• Amber Electric
• CovaU Energy
• Diamond Energy
• Dodo Power & Gas
• Energy Locals
• GloBird Energy
• Kogan Energy
• Momentum Energy
• Nectr
• Powershop
• Sumo
• Tango Energy

The information provided above is based in the postcodes of 4000, 4217 and 4558 and is accurate as of June 2026. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) energy made easy website.

The following providers can offer both electricity and gas in QLD. 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).

Below is a list of retailers that Compare The Market can help you compare a range of plans from:

• AGL
• Alinta Energy
• Energy Australia
• ENGIE
• LUMO Energy
• Origin Energy
• OVO Energy
• Red Energy

Note: 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.

Here are other electricity and gas providers in QLD:

• CovaU Energy
• GloBird Energy

The information provided above is accurate as of June 2026. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) energy made easy website.

The cheapest plan currently on offer for customers in Brisbane is Amber Electric’s Battery + Solar Plan, which costs $1,570 a year. However, electricity plan prices will vary depending on your household size and needs, so it pays to compare the plans on the market as well as any potential discounts you may be eligible for.

If you live in Brisbane, the table below can help you compare Queensland electricity providers to find the cheapest electricity plan that suits your needs.

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 June 2026. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) energy made easy website. Plans and prices are subject to change.

The cheapest electricity plan currently on offer for Gold Coast consumers is the Amber Electric Battery + Solar plan. This costs $1,570 for a household of 2-3 people, with no discounts currently available as of June 2026.

If you live on the Gold Coast, see our list of cheapest prices and compare Queensland electricity providers in your area to search for an electricity deal for you.

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 June 2026. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) energy made easy website. Plans and prices are subject to change.

The cheapest electricity plan on the Sunshine Coast will depend on your household circumstances; however, as of June 2026, Amber Electric’s Battery + Solar plan is the cheapest on the market for households of 2-3 people. It costs $1,570 per year, noting that there are no current discounts available.

This plan will not be suitable for everyone, so it’s important to compare the available plans on the market and consider your household size and needs. If you are living on the Sunshine Coast, you can view our list of the cheapest electricity prices below.

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 June 2026. Data sourced from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) energy made easy. Plans and prices are subject to change.

In Queensland, energy costs are calculated using two different charges: a daily supply rate and a usage rate. A fixed daily supply rate refers to the cents per day that it costs to maintain infrastructure and supply power to your home. Meanwhile, your usage rate is based on how many kilowatts per hour (kWh) you use for electricity and megajoules (MJ) for natural gas.

Usage rates may be charged at a single standard rate, regardless of the time of day or night you use your energy. However, 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.

You may have a separate meter for appliances that don’t require continuous power such as your hot water system, or pool pump. If so, this is referred to as a controlled load tariff.

According to Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission (ICRC), the average price for Brisbane households in 2023-24 was $2,543, with time of use offers ($2,518) being slightly more expensive than single rate offers ($2,489) on average.³

The energy market differs depending on which region of Queensland you’re in, so the average bill will vary across the state. Other factors such as the number of people in your home, your energy use, tariffs and your provider may also affect your bill.

A Queenslander moving from the median market electricity offer to the lowest offer in their region could save about $200 on their electricity bill, according to an Australian Energy Regulator (AER) analysis.⁵ Of course, the actual amount you could save can vary and will depend on your energy usage, so always ensure you carefully review the plan information to understand the terms of the offers you’re considering.

You can compare electricity providers in Qld to search for a great value plan that suits your budget and energy needs.

This is a flat rate tariff where you’ll pay the same price for each unit of electricity used, plus a daily supply charge. It’s the most common, especially for regional Qld customers.

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 off-peak or shoulder times, as well as a daily supply charge. You’ll need a smart meter to measure usage for this tariff.

Demand charges are based on how much power is used or how fast you use electricity during high demand usage periods. This is an additional charge for using electricity during the highest peak demand period and is applied to encourage customers to reduce their electricity usage during peak demand periods. A demand tariff can only be applied if you have a smart meter.

Controlled load tariffs can also be known as dedicated circuit tariffs, night rate tariffs and super economy tariffs. With controlled load tariffs, appliances such as pool pumps and hot water systems are metered separately from the main meter for your home as they don’t require continuous power supply. Tariff 31 guarantees supply for 8 hours a 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.

Queenslanders eligible for electricity rebates are those with certain concession cards, including a Queensland Seniors Card or Services Australia Health Care card. This includes:

• Queensland Seniors Card
• Services Australia Pensioner Concession Card
• Services Australia Health Care Card
• Department of Veteran’s Affairs Gold Card (and receive the War Widow/er Pension or special rate TPI Pension)
• Asylum seeker status ImmiCard.

Find a list of Queensland concessions and rebates here.

The small-scale renewable energy scheme and solar feed-in tariff are the two solar rebates available to QLD customers depending on their eligibility. These are:

• Small-scale renewable energy scheme. Households using solar could earn small-scale technology certificates (STCs). For every megawatt your system generates, you’ll earn one STC, which your solar installer or retailer generally sells on your behalf.
• Solar feed-in tariff. If you have a solar power system installed, any unused energy you produce can be fed into the electricity grid. You could receive a payment for this exported energy, which is known as the solar feed-in tariff (FiT).