Powercor Electricity Network
Powercor distributes electricity across western Victoria and parts of central Victoria, serving regional cities and towns including Ballarat, Bendigo, and the Grampians region. It maintains one of Victoria's largest distribution networks by geographic area.
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Service area
Powercor services Western and central Victoria including Ballarat, Bendigo, Grampians, Wimmera, Mallee.
The following suburbs in our database are serviced by the Powercor network:
Greater Melbourne
Geelong
Loddon Mallee
South West
What does Powercor do?
Powercor 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, Powercor 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 Powercor. The distribution charge — sometimes called the network charge — forms part of your electricity bill and covers the cost of maintaining this infrastructure.
Visit Powercor websiteElectricity retailers in the Powercor area
The following electricity retailers offer plans to consumers connected to the Powercor network. You can freely choose and switch between these retailers.
See cheapest electricity plans in VIC →How switching retailers works
Switching electricity retailers in the Powercor 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 areas does Powercor service?
Powercor services western and central Victoria, including Ballarat, Bendigo, the Grampians, the Wimmera, and the Mallee region.
Which retailers service the Powercor network?
Multiple retailers offer plans in the Powercor area including AGL, Origin Energy, Red Energy, Tango Energy, and others. Victoria's competitive market means many options are available.
Last updated: 8 March 2026.