Compare cheaper energy in Six Mile Flat
NSW · Essential Energy network
Compare electricity and gas plans from 8 retailers on the Essential Energy network. Switch off the AER Default Market Offer (DMO) and save around $760 a year — free, fast and 100% impartial.
Six Mile Flat energy facts
Six Mile Flat (2580) is a suburb in New South Wales. Electricity connections in Six Mile Flat are managed through Essential Energy. Households in Six Mile Flat can compare electricity plans, review available rebates and explore energy options from participating retailers.
- Suburb
- Six Mile Flat
- Postcode
- 2580
- State
- New South Wales
- Electricity Distributor
- Essential Energy
Key facts about energy in Six Mile Flat, NSW
Six Mile Flat is on the Essential Energy network in New South Wales. The residential electricity market is deregulated, 8 retailers compete, and the AER Default Market Offer (DMO) caps standing-offer pricing. Average household bills are $2,180 per year and switching to the cheapest market offer saves about $760 annually.
| City | Six Mile Flat, NSW, Australia (postcode 2580) |
|---|---|
| Distribution network | Essential Energy |
| Reference price | AER Default Market Offer (DMO) (set by the Australian Energy Regulator) |
| Retail competition | Deregulated — 8 retailers compete |
| Average annual bill | $2,180 per household |
| Cheapest available plan | from $1,420 per year |
| Typical annual saving | $760 by switching off the standing offer |
| Main state rebate | NSW Low Income Household Rebate (up to $285/yr) and the NSW Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) scheme |
Switch energy in Six Mile Flat in 3 easy steps
- Enter your Six Mile Flat postcode — we pull every plan available on the Essential Energy network at your address.
- Compare live offers — see real NSW prices from 8 retailers, ranked cheapest first.
- Switch & start saving — pick a plan; your new retailer handles the transfer with Essential Energy. No interruption to supply.
The energy market in Six Mile Flat, NSW
Six Mile Flat (NSW 2580) sits within the New South Wales energy market. Postcode 2580 also covers Mcalister, Leighwood, Mount Rae — these suburbs share the same retail offers. Electricity in Six Mile Flat is delivered over the Essential Energy distribution network, with retail pricing benchmarked against the AER Default Market Offer (DMO) set by the Australian Energy Regulator.
Warm summers and cool winters mean cooling and heating both push usage above the national average. Average residential bills in NSW sit around $2,180/yr, but the cheapest market offers for Six Mile Flat addresses (including postcode 2580) start near $1,420/yr — a typical saving of $760.
Energy retailers in NSW
8 retailers compete for Six Mile Flat residential customers on the Essential Energy network. Side-by-side comparison matters because each retailer prices differently.
| Retailer | State coverage | Distribution network |
|---|---|---|
| AGL | NSW | Essential Energy |
| Origin Energy | NSW | Essential Energy |
| EnergyAustralia | NSW | Essential Energy |
| Red Energy | NSW | Essential Energy |
| Alinta Energy | NSW | Essential Energy |
| Powershop | NSW | Essential Energy |
| Momentum | NSW | Essential Energy |
| Energy Locals | NSW | Essential Energy |
Rebates and concessions in NSW
Six Mile Flat households may be eligible for the following NSW rebates and concessions, applied directly to your bill. Claim them whichever plan you are on.
| Scheme | State | How it's paid |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Low Income Household Rebate (up to $285/yr) and the NSW Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) scheme | NSW | Credit on your electricity bill |
What we compare for Six Mile Flat
- Residential electricity on the Essential Energy network (single rate, time-of-use & controlled load)
- Natural gas plans available to Six Mile Flat addresses
- Solar feed-in tariffs for Six Mile Flat rooftop solar households — see solar in Six Mile Flat
- Small-business energy plans across New South Wales
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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Six Mile Flat energy FAQs
Who supplies electricity to Six Mile Flat, and can I switch retailer?
Yes — Six Mile Flat residents can switch electricity retailer at any time. Power is delivered over the Essential Energy distribution network, and 8 retailers compete for NSW residential customers: AGL, Origin Energy, EnergyAustralia, Red Energy, Alinta Energy, Powershop, Momentum, Energy Locals. Switching retailer does not change the physical supply or require a technician visit.
How much can Six Mile Flat households realistically save?
Six Mile Flat households can save roughly $760 per year by switching off the AER Default Market Offer (DMO) to the cheapest market offer on the Essential Energy network. Average annual bills in NSW are about $2,180; the cheapest plans start near $1,420/yr.
What rebates and concessions are available in NSW?
Six Mile Flat residents may be eligible for the NSW Low Income Household Rebate (up to $285/yr) and the NSW Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) scheme. Rebates are paid directly off your power bill once you apply through your retailer or the NSW Government, and they stack on top of any savings from switching plan.
What is the AER Default Market Offer (DMO) and why does it matter in Six Mile Flat?
The AER Default Market Offer (DMO) is the maximum standing-offer price retailers can charge New South Wales residential customers, set each year by the Australian Energy Regulator. Any plan priced below the AER Default Market Offer (DMO) for the Essential Energy network is a genuine saving for Six Mile Flat customers.
How long does it take to switch energy retailers in Six Mile Flat?
Switching takes about 5 minutes online and the transfer completes at your next meter read (typically 1–3 months). Your new retailer notifies Essential Energy for you — there is no interruption to power or gas supply and no technician visit for Six Mile Flat addresses.
Last updated: . Indicative figures based on Australian Energy Regulator data.