Step-by-step guide to connecting electricity, gas, water, and NBN internet in Sydney NSW. Learn which providers to choose and how to transfer accounts.
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NSW has a competitive energy market and most of Sydney has NBN coverage. Water is a monopoly (Sydney Water) and you do not choose your provider.
Electricity
NSW is part of the National Electricity Market. Distributors are Ausgrid (inner, eastern, northern suburbs) or Endeavour Energy (western, south-western). Major retailers: AGL, Origin Energy, EnergyAustralia, Alinta Energy, Red Energy. Compare at energymadeeasy.gov.au.
Gas
Many Sydney homes have natural gas distributed by Jemena or Endeavour Energy. Gas retailers include AGL, Origin, and others. Many newer apartments are all-electric.
Water
Sydney Water is the monopoly provider for metropolitan Sydney. Transfer your account at sydneywater.com.au. Bills are issued quarterly.
Internet (NBN)
Sydney has extensive NBN coverage though connection types vary widely by suburb. Check at nbnco.com.au. Top providers: Aussie Broadband, Superloop, Internode, TPG, Telstra. NBN 100 plans with unlimited data are most popular at around $60-90/month.
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