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 come from live retailer plan data published under the Consumer Data Right, refreshed weekly. Your bill depends on your retailer, tariff type, meter and usage pattern. This is a guide, not a quote.
Current electricity rates near Sydney
Each retailer's cheapest current electricity plan for a 4,000 kWh/year household in New South Wales, sourced from official plan data and refreshed weekly. Not personalised to your address, enter your postcode above for that.
| Retailer | Usage rate | Daily supply charge | Contract | Est. annual cost* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Origin Energy FREE POWER | 18.47c/kWh | 76.31c/day | No lock-in | $1,017 |
| Lumo Energy FREE POWER | 18.14c/kWh | 93.58c/day | No lock-in | $1,067 |
| Alinta Energy FREE POWER | 19.89c/kWh | 86.63c/day | No lock-in | $1,112 |
| 1st Energy TOU FREE POWER | 17.40c/kWh | 128.20c/day | No lock-in | $1,164 |
| OVO Energy FREE POWER | 22.67c/kWh | 90.93c/day | No lock-in | $1,239 |
| Dodo Power & Gas TOU FREE POWER | 21.11c/kWh | 110.13c/day | No lock-in | $1,246 |
| Momentum Energy TOU FREE POWER | 17.10c/kWh | 155.50c/day | No lock-in | $1,252 |
| Red Energy TOU FREE POWER | 28.50c/kWh | 116.50c/day | No lock-in | $1,565 |
| AGL FREE POWER | 25.43c/kWh | 174.56c/day | No lock-in | $1,654 |
| EnergyAustralia FREE POWER | 25.43c/kWh | 174.56c/day | No lock-in | $1,654 |
| Powershop FREE POWER | 30.50c/kWh | 180.54c/day | No lock-in | $1,879 |
*Estimate only, for comparing retailers against each other at a standard usage level.
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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