Compare cheaper energy in Landsborough
VIC · Powercor network
Compare electricity and gas plans from 9 retailers on the Powercor network. Switch off the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) and save around $510 a year — free, fast and 100% impartial.
Landsborough energy facts
Landsborough (3384) is a suburb in Victoria. Electricity connections in Landsborough are managed through Powercor. Households in Landsborough can compare electricity plans, review available rebates and explore energy options from participating retailers.
- Suburb
- Landsborough
- Postcode
- 3384
- State
- Victoria
- Electricity Distributor
- Powercor
Key facts about energy in Landsborough, VIC
Landsborough is on the Powercor 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 | Landsborough, VIC, Australia (postcode 3384) |
|---|---|
| Distribution network | Powercor |
| 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 Landsborough in 3 easy steps
- Enter your Landsborough postcode — we pull every plan available on the Powercor 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 Powercor. No interruption to supply.
The energy market in Landsborough, VIC
Landsborough (VIC 3384) sits within the Victoria energy market. Postcode 3384 also covers Barkly, Wattle Creek, Frenchmans — these suburbs share the same retail offers. Electricity in Landsborough is delivered over the Powercor 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 Landsborough addresses (including postcode 3384) start near $1,180/yr — a typical saving of $510.
Energy retailers in VIC
9 retailers compete for Landsborough residential customers on the Powercor network. Side-by-side comparison matters because each retailer prices differently.
| Retailer | State coverage | Distribution network |
|---|---|---|
| AGL | VIC | Powercor |
| Origin Energy | VIC | Powercor |
| EnergyAustralia | VIC | Powercor |
| Red Energy | VIC | Powercor |
| Alinta Energy | VIC | Powercor |
| Powershop | VIC | Powercor |
| Momentum | VIC | Powercor |
| Tango Energy | VIC | Powercor |
| GloBird Energy | VIC | Powercor |
Rebates and concessions in VIC
Landsborough 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 Landsborough
- Residential electricity on the Powercor network (single rate, time-of-use & controlled load)
- Natural gas plans available to Landsborough addresses
- Solar feed-in tariffs for Landsborough rooftop solar households — see solar in Landsborough
- 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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Landsborough energy FAQs
Who supplies electricity to Landsborough, and can I switch retailer?
Yes — Landsborough residents can switch electricity retailer at any time. Power is delivered over the Powercor 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 Landsborough households realistically save?
Landsborough households can save roughly $510 per year by switching off the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) to the cheapest market offer on the Powercor 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?
Landsborough 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 Landsborough?
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 Powercor network is a genuine saving for Landsborough customers.
How long does it take to switch energy retailers in Landsborough?
Switching takes about 5 minutes online and the transfer completes at your next meter read (typically 1–3 months). Your new retailer notifies Powercor for you — there is no interruption to power or gas supply and no technician visit for Landsborough addresses.
Last updated: . Indicative figures based on Essential Services Commission (ESC) data.