Cheapest energy plans in Perth
WA · Western Power network
Unlike the east coast, Perth residential electricity is not deregulated — Synergy is the sole retailer on the Western Power network. The real savings for Perth households come from comparing gas retailers (Kleenheat vs Alinta) and from solar feed-in deals. Use our free guide to find the cheapest plan for your Perth address and claim every rebate you're entitled to in WA.
Perth energy facts
Perth (6000) is a suburb in Western Australia. Electricity connections in Perth are managed through Western Power. Households in Perth can compare electricity plans, review available rebates and explore energy options from participating retailers.
- Suburb
- Perth
- Postcode
- 6000
- State
- Western Australia
- Electricity Distributor
- Western Power
Key facts about energy in Perth, WA
Perth is on the Western Power network in Western Australia. The residential electricity market is regulated — Synergy (residential — regulated) is the sole residential electricity retailer, supplying customers under the Synergy A1 regulated tariff. Average household bills are $1,830 per year.
| City | Perth, WA, Australia (postcode 6000) |
|---|---|
| Distribution network | Western Power |
| Reference price | Synergy A1 regulated tariff (set by the Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) WA) |
| Retail competition | Regulated — Synergy (residential — regulated) is the sole residential electricity retailer |
| Average annual bill | $1,830 per household |
| Cheapest available plan | from $1,610 per year |
| Typical annual saving | $320 by switching off the standing offer |
| Main state rebate | WA Energy Assistance Payment (EAP, ~$337/yr) and the Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS) |
Switch energy in Perth in 3 easy steps
- Enter your Perth postcode — we pull every plan available on the Western Power network at your address.
- Compare live offers — see real WA prices from 3 retailers, ranked cheapest first.
- Switch & start saving — pick a plan; your new retailer handles the transfer with Western Power. No interruption to supply.
The energy market in Perth, WA
Unlike the east coast, Perth residential electricity is not deregulated — Synergy is the sole retailer on the Western Power network. The real savings for Perth households come from comparing gas retailers (Kleenheat vs Alinta) and from solar feed-in deals. Electricity in Perth is delivered over the Western Power distribution network in the Greater Perth region, with retail pricing benchmarked against the Synergy A1 regulated tariff set by the Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) WA.
WA residential electricity is not deregulated — Synergy is the only electricity retailer south of the 26th parallel. Real savings in Perth come from switching gas retailers and from solar feed-in optimisation, not from changing electricity provider. Average residential bills in WA sit around $1,830/yr, but the cheapest market offers for Perth addresses (including postcode 6000) start near $1,610/yr — a typical saving of $320.
Energy retailers in WA
Western Australia residential electricity is supplied by Synergy (residential — regulated) on a regulated tariff. Competitive offers in Perth exist for gas and large-business electricity.
| Retailer | State coverage | Distribution network |
|---|---|---|
| Synergy (residential — regulated) | WA | Western Power |
| Kleenheat (gas) | WA | Western Power |
| Alinta Energy (gas) | WA | Western Power |
Rebates and concessions in WA
Perth households may be eligible for the following WA rebates and concessions, applied directly to your bill. Claim them whichever plan you are on.
| Scheme | State | How it's paid |
|---|---|---|
| WA Energy Assistance Payment (EAP, ~$337/yr) and the Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS) | WA | Credit on your electricity bill |
What we compare for Perth
- Residential electricity on the Western Power network (single rate, time-of-use & controlled load)
- Natural gas plans available to Perth addresses
- Solar feed-in tariffs for Perth rooftop solar households — see solar in Perth
- Small-business energy plans across Greater Perth
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.
Perth energy FAQs
Who supplies electricity to Perth, and is the market open?
No — Perth residential electricity is not deregulated. Synergy (residential — regulated) is the sole residential electricity retailer, supplying customers on the Western Power network under the Synergy A1 regulated tariff. Unlike the east coast, Perth residential electricity is not deregulated — Synergy is the sole retailer on the Western Power network. The real savings for Perth households come from comparing gas retailers (Kleenheat vs Alinta) and from solar feed-in deals.
How much can Perth households realistically save?
Savings from switching retailer in Perth are modest — typically $320/yr or less — because the Western Australia residential market is regulated. The bigger wins are tariff optimisation, claiming the WA Energy Assistance Payment (EAP, ~$337/yr) and the Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS), and improving solar feed-in returns.
What rebates and concessions are available in WA?
Perth residents may be eligible for the WA Energy Assistance Payment (EAP, ~$337/yr) and the Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS). Rebates are paid directly off your power bill once you apply through your retailer or the WA Government, and they stack on top of any savings from switching plan.
What is the Synergy A1 regulated tariff and why does it matter in Perth?
The Synergy A1 regulated tariff is the maximum standing-offer price retailers can charge Western Australia residential customers, set each year by the Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) WA. Any plan priced below the Synergy A1 regulated tariff for the Western Power network is a genuine saving for Perth customers.
How long does it take to switch energy retailers in Perth?
Switching takes about 5 minutes online and the transfer completes at your next meter read (typically 1–3 months). Your new retailer notifies Western Power for you — there is no interruption to power or gas supply and no technician visit for Perth addresses.
Last updated: . Indicative figures based on Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) WA data.