How we worked this out
Default Market Offer prices fell 3.4% to 5.0% in NSW from 1 July 2026. Ausgrid covers Sydney, the Central Coast and the Hunter and is the cheapest zone; Endeavour Energy covers western Sydney; Essential Energy covers regional NSW at noticeably higher rates. Most households are already on a market offer, so the fall in the DMO does not reach them automatically.
Typical bills use average single-rate residential rates for 2026–27 (effective 1 July 2026), from the AER Default Market Offer and ESC Victorian Default Offer determinations, reviewed 20 July 2026. Cheapest plan figures are indicative, based on the lowest-cost plans on our panel excluding conditional discounts. Your bill depends on your retailer, tariff type, meter and usage pattern. This is a guide, not a quote.
Electricity in Sydney
Sydney is located in New South Wales on the Ausgrid distribution network. Electricity pricing at postcode 2000 is determined by your distribution network charges, wholesale costs, and your retailer's margin.
Your distribution network
| Network | Area |
|---|---|
| Ausgrid | Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter |
| Endeavour Energy | Western Sydney, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, Illawarra |
| Essential Energy | Regional and rural NSW |
For detailed information about electricity pricing, reference prices, and tips for comparing plans in New South Wales, see our Compare Electricity Prices in New South Wales guide.
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