Compare cheaper energy in Deptford
VIC · AusNet Services network
Compare electricity and gas plans from 9 retailers on the AusNet Services network. Switch off the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) and save around $510 a year — free, fast and 100% impartial.
Deptford energy facts
Deptford (3875) is a suburb in Victoria. Electricity connections in Deptford are managed through AusNet Services. Households in Deptford can compare electricity plans, review available rebates and explore energy options from participating retailers.
- Suburb
- Deptford
- Postcode
- 3875
- State
- Victoria
- Electricity Distributor
- AusNet Services
Key facts about energy in Deptford, VIC
Deptford is on the AusNet Services network in Victoria. The residential electricity market is deregulated, 9 retailers compete, and the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) caps standing-offer pricing. Average household bills are $1,690 per year and switching to the cheapest market offer saves about $510 annually.
| City | Deptford, VIC, Australia (postcode 3875) |
|---|---|
| Distribution network | AusNet Services |
| Reference price | Victorian Default Offer (VDO) (set by the Essential Services Commission (ESC)) |
| Retail competition | Deregulated — 9 retailers compete |
| Average annual bill | $1,690 per household |
| Cheapest available plan | from $1,180 per year |
| Typical annual saving | $510 by switching off the standing offer |
| Main state rebate | Victorian Power Saving Bonus ($250) and the Annual Electricity Concession (17.5% off bills) |
Switch energy in Deptford in 3 easy steps
- Enter your Deptford postcode — we pull every plan available on the AusNet Services network at your address.
- Compare live offers — see real VIC prices from 9 retailers, ranked cheapest first.
- Switch & start saving — pick a plan; your new retailer handles the transfer with AusNet Services. No interruption to supply.
The energy market in Deptford, VIC
Deptford (VIC 3875) sits within the Victoria energy market. Postcode 3875 also covers Banksia Peninsula, Broadlands, Fairy Dell — these suburbs share the same retail offers. Electricity in Deptford is delivered over the AusNet Services distribution network, with retail pricing benchmarked against the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) set by the Essential Services Commission (ESC).
Cold winters drive heavy heating loads, and gas is widely connected — so dual-fuel plans usually win. Average residential bills in VIC sit around $1,690/yr, but the cheapest market offers for Deptford addresses (including postcode 3875) start near $1,180/yr — a typical saving of $510.
Energy retailers in VIC
9 retailers compete for Deptford residential customers on the AusNet Services network. Side-by-side comparison matters because each retailer prices differently.
| Retailer | State coverage | Distribution network |
|---|---|---|
| AGL | VIC | AusNet Services |
| Origin Energy | VIC | AusNet Services |
| EnergyAustralia | VIC | AusNet Services |
| Red Energy | VIC | AusNet Services |
| Alinta Energy | VIC | AusNet Services |
| Powershop | VIC | AusNet Services |
| Momentum | VIC | AusNet Services |
| Tango Energy | VIC | AusNet Services |
| GloBird Energy | VIC | AusNet Services |
Rebates and concessions in VIC
Deptford households may be eligible for the following VIC rebates and concessions, applied directly to your bill. Claim them whichever plan you are on.
| Scheme | State | How it's paid |
|---|---|---|
| Victorian Power Saving Bonus ($250) and the Annual Electricity Concession (17.5% off bills) | VIC | Credit on your electricity bill |
What we compare for Deptford
- Residential electricity on the AusNet Services network (single rate, time-of-use & controlled load)
- Natural gas plans available to Deptford addresses
- Solar feed-in tariffs for Deptford rooftop solar households — see solar in Deptford
- Small-business energy plans across Victoria
Australian energy glossary
- Default Market Offer (DMO)
- The maximum standing-offer price retailers can charge residential customers in NSW, South East QLD, SA and the ACT, set annually by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).
- Victorian Default Offer (VDO)
- Victoria's equivalent of the DMO, set by the Essential Services Commission (ESC).
- Distribution Network Service Provider (DNSP)
- The company that owns and operates the poles and wires in your area (e.g. Ausgrid, Energex, Powercor). You cannot choose your DNSP — it is determined by your address.
- Feed-in tariff (FiT)
- The per-kWh credit a retailer pays for solar electricity exported back to the grid.
- Standing offer
- The default, regulated-cap plan a retailer must offer customers who haven't chosen a market offer — usually the most expensive plan.
- Market offer
- A competitively priced retail plan, typically priced below the standing offer.
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Deptford energy FAQs
Who supplies electricity to Deptford, and can I switch retailer?
Yes — Deptford residents can switch electricity retailer at any time. Power is delivered over the AusNet Services distribution network, and 9 retailers compete for VIC residential customers: AGL, Origin Energy, EnergyAustralia, Red Energy, Alinta Energy, Powershop, Momentum, Tango Energy, GloBird Energy. Switching retailer does not change the physical supply or require a technician visit.
How much can Deptford households realistically save?
Deptford households can save roughly $510 per year by switching off the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) to the cheapest market offer on the AusNet Services network. Average annual bills in VIC are about $1,690; the cheapest plans start near $1,180/yr.
What rebates and concessions are available in VIC?
Deptford residents may be eligible for the Victorian Power Saving Bonus ($250) and the Annual Electricity Concession (17.5% off bills). Rebates are paid directly off your power bill once you apply through your retailer or the VIC Government, and they stack on top of any savings from switching plan.
What is the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) and why does it matter in Deptford?
The Victorian Default Offer (VDO) is the maximum standing-offer price retailers can charge Victoria residential customers, set each year by the Essential Services Commission (ESC). Any plan priced below the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) for the AusNet Services network is a genuine saving for Deptford customers.
How long does it take to switch energy retailers in Deptford?
Switching takes about 5 minutes online and the transfer completes at your next meter read (typically 1–3 months). Your new retailer notifies AusNet Services for you — there is no interruption to power or gas supply and no technician visit for Deptford addresses.
Last updated: . Indicative figures based on Essential Services Commission (ESC) data.