Electricity Comparison Queensland
Electricity comparison queensland starts with your postcode, network area and tariff type. Compare electricity plans Queensland-wide by checking South East Queensland offers against the 2026-27 Default Market Offer (DMO), a regulated safety-net price, then account for regional Queensland regulated prices, rebates and concessions.
Electricity comparison Queensland: how the market works
SEQ is deregulated
South East Queensland retail prices were deregulated on 1 July 2016. Customers can choose from market offers, standard retail contracts and plans listed through Energy Made Easy.
Regional QLD is regulated
Regional Queensland notified prices are set by the Queensland Competition Authority. The state supports regional bills through a Community Service Obligation so regional customers can access similar prices to SEQ.
QLD electricity distribution networks
Your distributor owns the poles and wires. In Queensland, the distributor determines network charges, outage support and which price framework applies to your address.
Energex
South East Queensland
The distributor for the competitive SEQ retail market and the only Queensland network covered by the AER Default Market Offer.
Ergon Energy Network
Regional and rural Queensland
Covers most of Queensland outside SEQ. Regional residential and small customer notified prices are set through the Queensland Competition Authority.
Essential Energy
Goondiwindi and Texas border area
A NSW distributor with a small Queensland service area. Origin Energy provides retail electricity in this area.
Current QLD Default Market Offer (DMO) reference prices
The AER Default Market Offer (DMO) is a safety-net price for standing offers and a benchmark for advertising market offers. In Queensland it applies to the Energex distribution zone in South East Queensland.
| Network | Residential flat | Residential time-of-use | Solar Sharer Offer | Small business flat | Small business time-of-use | Usage basis | Annual change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energex South East Queensland including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Redlands and Moreton Bay | $1,988 | $1,914 | $1,914 | $3,849 | $3,693 | 4,600 kWh residential; 10,000 kWh small business | -7.2% flat residential; -10.7% residential time-of-use |
Queensland electricity rebates and concessions
Cheap electricity QLD searches should include concessions, because rebates can change the real annual cost more than a small rate discount. Confirm eligibility before switching so concessions transfer cleanly to the new retailer.
Queensland Electricity Rebate: $386.34 per year for eligible pensioners, seniors, veterans, low-income households and asylum seekers
Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession: $522.09 per year for eligible medical conditions affected by temperature
Electricity Life Support Concession: up to $1,063.30 per year for eligible oxygen concentrator or kidney dialysis users
Home Energy Emergency Assistance Scheme: one-off support of up to $720 for eligible households in short-term financial crisis
National Energy Bill Relief payments, where applied through eligible household and small business bills
Top electricity retailers in Queensland
SEQ customers can compare a broad set of retailers, while regional customers often start with Ergon Energy Retail regulated prices. Compare the big three against challenger retailers because the cheapest electricity Queensland offer can change by tariff, solar export and meter type.
Find cheap electricity QLD plans by postcode
Use your bill details to compare supply charges, usage rates, demand tariffs, solar feed-in tariffs and controlled load prices against the right Queensland benchmark.
Official sources for Queensland electricity comparison
Queensland electricity comparison FAQs
What is the best way to compare electricity plans in Queensland?
Start with your postcode, distributor, annual kWh usage, tariff type, solar feed-in tariff, controlled load and whether you are in South East Queensland or regional Queensland. SEQ customers can compare market offers against the Energex Default Market Offer, while many regional customers are on regulated notified prices.
Does the Default Market Offer apply across all of Queensland?
No. The AER Default Market Offer applies to South East Queensland standing offers in the Energex distribution zone. Regional Queensland electricity prices are generally regulated by the Queensland Competition Authority through notified prices.
Why are Queensland electricity prices different by region?
South East Queensland has a deregulated retail market with more retailer choice. Regional Queensland has much higher network service costs, so the Queensland Government supports uniform tariff outcomes through Community Service Obligation payments.
Can Queensland renters switch electricity providers?
Usually yes if the electricity account is in your name and your property is not in an embedded network. Check your bill, lease terms and meter arrangement before switching.
Which Queensland electricity retailers should I compare?
In SEQ, compare the major retailers such as Origin, AGL and EnergyAustralia against mid-tier and specialist providers such as Alinta, Red Energy, OVO, Powershop and Amber. In regional Queensland, Ergon Energy Retail remains the main regulated retailer, with limited market offers in some areas.