Ballarat Residents: Connect Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet Today

Setting Up Utilities in Ballarat

Ballarat uses Victoria's competitive energy market with Central Highlands Water providing water services. NBN coverage is improving across the city, though some outlying areas may have fixed wireless.

Electricity

Ballarat is in Victoria, part of the National Electricity Market. The distribution network operator is Powercor. You choose your retailer: options include AGL, Origin Energy, EnergyAustralia, Red Energy, Tango Energy. Compare on Victorian Energy Compare (compare.energy.vic.gov.au). Ballarat's cold winters mean heating costs can be significant — consider plans with time-of-use tariffs if you have a smart meter.

Gas

Ballarat has a natural gas network (operated by Australian Gas Networks). Gas is especially popular here given the cold winters. Retailers include AGL, Origin, and others. Compare on Victorian Energy Compare. Note Victoria's new-home gas ban from 2024 for all-electric mandates in new builds.

Water

Central Highlands Water provides water and sewerage to Ballarat and surrounding areas including Ararat, Beaufort, Daylesford, and Creswick. Transfer your account at chw.net.au. Bills are issued quarterly.

Internet (NBN)

Ballarat has NBN coverage across most suburban areas, with a mix of FTTN and FTTC. Newer estates may have FTTP. Rural areas and small townships outside Ballarat proper may be fixed wireless or satellite. Check at nbnco.com.au. Top providers: Aussie Broadband, Superloop, TPG, Telstra.

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