How to Set Up Utilities in Brisbane: Complete Guide
Moving to Brisbane? Learn how to connect electricity, gas, water and NBN internet. Find providers, compare rates and transfer accounts easily.
Setting Up Utilities in Brisbane
Brisbane uses the competitive south-east Queensland electricity market. Water is provided by Queensland Urban Utilities, and Brisbane has strong NBN coverage across most suburbs.
Electricity
Brisbane is in south-east QLD within the National Electricity Market. Distributor is Energex. Major retailers: Origin Energy, AGL, EnergyAustralia, Alinta Energy, Red Energy. Compare at energymadeeasy.gov.au.
Gas
Not all Brisbane homes have gas — many newer builds in growth corridors are all-electric. If your home has gas, contact Origin or AGL. Check at move-in.
Water
Queensland Urban Utilities (QUU) provides water to Brisbane, Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Somerset, and Lockyer Valley. Transfer your account at urbanutilities.com.au. Bills are issued quarterly.
Internet (NBN)
Most of Brisbane has NBN coverage with a mix of FTTP, HFC, and FTTN. Check at nbnco.com.au. Top providers: Aussie Broadband, Superloop, TPG, Telstra, Optus. NBN 100 plans are most popular.
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