Western Power Electricity Network
Western Power is the electricity distribution and transmission network operator for the south-west interconnected system in Western Australia, covering Perth and most regional centres. Western Australia operates a regulated electricity market, and Synergy is the main electricity retailer for most residential consumers.
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Service area
Western Power services Perth metropolitan area and south-west WA including Bunbury, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie.
The following suburbs in our database are serviced by the Western Power network:
What does Western Power do?
Western Power 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, Western Power 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 Western Power. 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 Western Power network. Retail competition in this area is limited. Contact us for details on available options.
See cheapest electricity plans in WA →How switching retailers works
Switching electricity retailers in the Western Power 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
Can I choose my electricity retailer in the Western Power area?
Most residential customers in the Western Power network area are supplied by Synergy, the government-owned retailer. Large business customers may be eligible to access the contestable market and choose alternative retailers.
What does Western Power do?
Western Power manages and maintains the electricity poles, wires, and substations across the south-west interconnected system. It does not sell electricity plans directly to consumers.
Last updated: 8 March 2026.