Ausgrid Electricity Network
Ausgrid is one of Australia's largest electricity distribution networks, servicing the greater Sydney metropolitan area, the Central Coast, and the Hunter Valley. It maintains the poles, wires, and local infrastructure that delivers electricity to millions of homes and businesses across New South Wales.
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Service area
Ausgrid services Greater Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Newcastle.
The following suburbs in our database are serviced by the Ausgrid network:
Greater Sydney
+44 more suburbs
Illawarra
Central Coast
Mid North Coast
What does Ausgrid do?
Ausgrid is responsible for maintaining and operating the electricity distribution infrastructure — including the poles, wires, transformers, and meters — that delivers electricity to homes and businesses in its service area. As a distributor, Ausgrid does not sell electricity plans or set energy prices for consumers.
Your electricity retailer (the company you pay your bills to) purchases electricity from the wholesale market and transmits it through the distribution network managed by Ausgrid. The distribution charge — sometimes called the network charge — forms part of your electricity bill and covers the cost of maintaining this infrastructure.
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The following electricity retailers offer plans to consumers connected to the Ausgrid network. You can freely choose and switch between these retailers.
See cheapest electricity plans in NSW →How switching retailers works
Switching electricity retailers in the Ausgrid network area is straightforward. Your distributor stays the same — only the company you pay your bill to changes. Supply is not interrupted during the switch.
- 1Compare electricity plans available in your postcode.
- 2Choose a plan that suits your usage and budget.
- 3Sign up online — your new retailer contacts your distributor to arrange the change.
- 4Receive a final bill from your old retailer within a few weeks.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Ausgrid do?
Ausgrid distributes electricity through the poles and wires network across Sydney, the Central Coast, and the Hunter Valley. It is responsible for maintaining the infrastructure and restoring power after outages, but does not sell electricity plans directly to consumers.
Can I choose my electricity distributor?
No. Your electricity distributor is determined by your location. However, you can freely choose your electricity retailer — the company you pay your bill to — from any provider that services your area.
Which electricity retailers service the Ausgrid network?
Several retailers offer plans in the Ausgrid network area, including AGL, Origin Energy, EnergyAustralia, Red Energy, OVO Energy, and others. Comparing plans can help you find the best rate.
Last updated: 8 March 2026.