Compare Electricity Prices in Brisbane

Brisbane electricity prices are set by retailers, not by the network that delivers your power. Three things determine what ends up on your bill:

• Energex manages the poles, wires, and local network across South East Queensland, but has no role in pricing your plan.
• Energy retailers set their own usage rates and supply charges, which is why prices differ from one provider to the next.
• The Australian Energy Regulator publishes a Default Market Offer (DMO) reference price as a benchmark. Standing offer customers are typically priced at the DMO cap, while competitive market offers in South East Queensland regularly sit 18 to 27% below this benchmark.

Knowing what Brisbane households typically pay gives you a practical starting point for assessing your own bill. Electricity costs in Brisbane are broadly in line with the national Australia average, but vary depending on household size, energy usage habits, tariff type, and the retailer you are with.

Based on typical residential usage in South East Queensland, annual electricity costs generally look like this:

A typical daily supply charge on a competitive market offer in South East Queensland ranges from around 85 cents to $1.25 per day, though standing offer supply charges from major retailers can reach higher. Usage rates on a single rate plan generally range from 25 to 35 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh), though this varies by retailer and plan.

The Australian Energy Regulator’s Default Market Offer reference price for South East Queensland provides a useful cost benchmark. Households on a standing offer are often paying at or above this level without realising a better energy plan exists.

No single energy retailer holds the cheapest electricity title in Brisbane permanently. Variable rates, daily supply charges, benefit periods, and plan information all shift regularly across electricity deals, which means the lowest-cost plan for one household may not be the lowest-cost plan for another.

Some plans are also structured in ways that make them look cheaper than they are. Watch out for:

• High daily supply charges that offset a low usage rate over a full year
• Bill credit offers for new customers that expire after a short benefit period
• Conditional discounts that only apply with direct debit or on-time payment

AER data shows that less than 10% of households in South East Queensland are currently on a standing offer. That means most Brisbane residents are already on market offers, but being on a market offer does not guarantee you are on the most competitive one available.

GoSwitch compares full estimated annual costs across leading Brisbane retailers by postcode, so you can see which plan delivers the lowest real cost for your household.

In South East Queensland, feed-in tariff (FiT) rates are set by individual retailers rather than a fixed government minimum, so what Brisbane solar households earn for exporting power back to the Energex network depends entirely on their plan. According to the Queensland Competition Authority, which monitors solar feed-in tariff rates in South East Queensland, FiT rates varied from 1.0 to 8.0 cents per kWh in 2024-25, depending on the retailer.

Many Brisbane households with solar panels also run electric hot water systems on controlled load, which means both your export rate and your off-peak usage rate affect your overall bill. A higher FiT does not always mean a better deal, as some retailers offset attractive export rates with:

• Higher usage rates on power drawn from the grid
• Steeper daily supply charges that reduce overall savings

GoSwitch’s feed-in tariff mapping by state table gives Brisbane solar households a dynamic, up-to-date view of FiT rates and usage charges side by side.

Brisbane residential customers may be eligible for several Queensland government energy rebates that apply directly to their electricity bill, reducing the amount payable each quarter. Eligibility varies depending on concession card status, medical circumstances, and household situation.

Current rebates available to eligible Brisbane households include:

• Electricity Rebate – According to the Queensland Government, eligible pensioners and concession card holders receive $386.34 per year, credited quarterly to their electricity bill.
• Australian Government Energy Bill Relief – A $150 rebate for all Australian households with an electricity connection under the 2025-26 Energy Price Relief Plan, paid in two $75 instalments.
• Life Support Rebate – Available to households where approved medical equipment increases energy usage above typical levels.
• Medical Cooling and Heating Rebate – Assists customers who rely on climate control for a diagnosed medical condition.

We can help you compare electricity plans that work alongside any rebates you already receive, so your savings stack up from both sides.

Switching electricity providers in Brisbane does not affect your physical power supply. Energex continues managing the network as your distributor throughout the process, and there is no disruption to your electricity while the transfer takes place between retailers.

Moving house is also one of the best times to compare plans, as you can lock in a competitive electricity deal before your new connection is activated. GoSwitch covers South East Queensland and regional Queensland, as well as NSW, VIC, and SA, so you can compare plans across multiple states in one place.

Before comparing plans, pull out your most recent electricity bill and check your total annual kWh usage, current tariff type, and daily supply charge. These three figures give GoSwitch what it needs to return accurate, tailored results for your postcode.

From there, the process is straightforward:

1. Enter your postcode and energy usage details into GoSwitch to compare available Brisbane electricity plans.
2. Review full estimated annual costs across retailers, not just headline usage rates or promotional bill credit offers.
3. Check plan conditions, including exit fees, benefit periods, and direct debit requirements, before committing.
4. Select your preferred plan and complete the sign-up online.
5. Your new energy retailer manages the transfer with Energex, and your electricity supply continues without interruption.

Compare electricity plans in Brisbane today with GoSwitch and find out how much your household could save by switching electricity providers.