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Gas bills can feel confusing, and plenty of households quietly pay more than they should. With GoSwitch, you can compare gas plans across NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, and the ACT in minutes. See what each retailer charges for usage and supply, then switch online for free without the hassle.
Comparing gas plans means looking past the headline rate to the full annual cost, then switching online for free.
Your gas bill comes down to two charges, and knowing both is the key to spotting a better deal. The first is a daily supply charge, a fixed fee you pay just to stay connected to the network.
The second is a usage charge for the gas you actually burn, measured in cents per megajoule, which is simply a unit of gas energy. That usage rate often steps down in blocks, one of the tariff types that shape your bill once you pass a set amount.
Behind those charges sit two different companies. Your energy distributor owns and maintains the pipes that deliver the gas, while your retailer sets the prices and sends the bill. That billing side is the part you can actually shop around.
You compare gas plans by entering your postcode and lining up the offers on your network side by side. GoSwitch matches the results to how your household actually uses gas, so you read real costs for your home rather than a generic list.
There is no single average, because gas bills shift from home to home with usage, network, and tariff. A household that only cooks with gas pays far less than one running gas central heating through winter, when demand climbs.
Across our covered states, that usually puts South Australia and Victoria at the higher end for residential customers, while Queensland households tend to sit lower.
The rates underneath those bills follow rules set by the Australian Energy Regulator, or AER, in most states. Victoria runs under the Essential Services Commission instead, while AEMO tracks wholesale costs nationally.
Averages only take you so far, so the surest way to know your own figure is to compare plans for your exact address.
Gas rebates and concessions vary by state and come straight off your bill. We factor eligible energy concessions and rebates into your comparison so you see your real cost.
No single energy provider is cheapest for everyone, because the right plan depends on how much gas you use and your network rates. A sharp usage rate can still lose its edge once a short benefit period ends and the plan reverts to standard rates.
That variety is the upside of a deregulated market, where energy providers compete hard for your business. Offers run from a basic standing offer to market plans with variable rates and no exit fee.
A real comparison weighs the usage charge, the supply charge, and any conditional discounts together, rather than the headline number alone. That full annual view is what you get here. Pairing it with a few tips to save on gas is how you land your cheapest option.
Switching providers is straightforward, and the transfer usually completes within a couple of weeks while your supply keeps running the whole time. Because the change is only an account move between energy retailers, there is no new pipework, no connection, and nothing physical happening at your meter.
The paperwork side is where it usually stalls, so GoSwitch handles that with your new retailer and leaves you nothing to chase. Moving home works the same way, and you can connect gas and electricity at the new address in the one go.
Yes, and many households save when they compare electricity and gas plans together in one go. The two are billed differently, so it helps to see what sets them apart before you choose.
One thing to watch is that the Default Market Offer (DMO) and the Victorian Default Offer set the reference price for electricity, not gas. Because we also compare internet plans and health insurance, you can line up several household bills in one place instead of juggling separate sites.
Gas has long been cheaper for heating, hot water, and cooking, but the gap is closing as gas prices rise. For a home with a reverse-cycle system or rooftop solar, electricity can now work out cheaper for the same job.
The honest answer is that it depends on your appliances, how much you use, and the rates on each plan. A gas ducted heater and an electric heat pump can have widely different running costs in the same house.
The only way to know your real numbers is to compare both fuels side by side for your exact address. From there, you can pick the mix that costs you least, grounded in your actual usage rather than a general rule.
Plenty of tools list energy plans, but GoSwitch pairs that comparison with a real energy specialist who can handle the switch for you. We compare across a panel of retailers instead of pushing one brand. The plan you land on suits your home, not the retailer paying us the most.
We are upfront about how that works too. We earn a commission from the retailer when you switch, and it never changes the price you pay. That openness, backed by an Excellent Trustpilot rating from thousands of verified reviews, is why people compare with us in the first place.
Comparing gas plans takes only a few minutes and could trim hundreds off your yearly bill. Enter your postcode with GoSwitch to see the plans on your network, weigh the full annual cost, and switch online or with a specialist. Start comparing today!
We compare gas across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and the ACT, the markets where you can choose your own retailer. Want pricing for your area? We have local guides to the cheapest gas in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland, plus city pages for Sydney and Melbourne.
Natural gas is piped to your home through the mains network and is mostly methane, billed by your retailer in megajoules. LPG is liquefied petroleum gas, supplied in bottles or a tank, and it suits homes without a mains gas connection.
If your home has a gas meter fed by a street pipe, you have natural gas, billed in megajoules. If you see gas bottles or a refillable tank outside, you are using LPG, which is delivered to you rather than piped.
Natural gas is only available where a mains network reaches your street, so availability varies by suburb and even by block. Enter your postcode with GoSwitch to see the gas plans connected to your address and confirm whether mains supply is an option for you.
Your current gas retailer is named on any recent gas bill, usually near the top alongside your account number and supply address. The retailer is the company that sets your rates and sends the bill, separate from the distributor that owns the pipes.
No, you rarely need to find your MIRN yourself, since your new retailer looks up this meter identifier from your address when you switch. The MIRN, or Meter Installation Reference Number, sits on your gas bill if you ever want to check it.
Most households on natural gas receive a bill every three months, based on an actual meter reading or an estimate. Some retailers also offer monthly billing or payment plans, so the frequency can depend on the plan that you choose.
Gas bills usually rise from winter heating, a higher usage or supply charge, or a plan that has slipped onto standard rates. Comparing your plan with GoSwitch shows whether a cheaper option is available for how much gas you actually use.
If you have a gas hot water system, the gas it uses appears in the usage charges on your gas bill each cycle. Electric or solar hot water would not appear there, since that energy runs through your electricity account instead.