GloBird Energy and EnergyAustralia at a glance
These two use discounts very differently. EnergyAustralia builds guaranteed discounts into many plans, which we apply. GloBird often offers conditional discounts for paying on time or by direct debit, which we do not apply, because they only count if you meet the condition every time.
Both publish fixed-price plans as well as variable ones, and both sell in NSW, Victoria, south-east Queensland and South Australia.
GloBird Energy vs EnergyAustralia prices in each network
| Network | GloBird Energy | EnergyAustralia | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| AusgridNSW | $1,479 | $1,700 | GloBird Energy by $221 |
| Endeavour EnergyNSW | $1,550 | $1,782 | GloBird Energy by $232 |
| Essential EnergyNSW | $1,876 | $2,107 | GloBird Energy by $231 |
| SA Power NetworksSA | $1,905 | $2,170 | GloBird Energy by $265 |
| EnergexQLD | $1,327 | $1,601 | GloBird Energy by $274 |
| AusNet ServicesVIC | $1,738 | $1,538 | EnergyAustralia by $200 |
| CitiPowerVIC | $1,468 | $1,303 | EnergyAustralia by $165 |
| JemenaVIC | $1,553 | $1,375 | EnergyAustralia by $178 |
| PowercorVIC | $1,624 | $1,437 | EnergyAustralia by $187 |
| United EnergyVIC | $1,517 | $1,345 | EnergyAustralia by $172 |
| Usage a year | GloBird Energy | EnergyAustralia | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 kWh | $1,443 | $1,644 | $1,869 |
| 4,000 kWh | $1,876 | $2,107 | $2,394 |
| 6,500 kWh | $2,639 | $2,877 | $3,269 |
Plans and features side by side
| Feature | GloBird Energy | EnergyAustralia |
|---|---|---|
| States | NSW, SA, QLD, VIC | QLD, NSW, SA, ACT, VIC |
| Residential plans | 346 | 636 |
| Time-of-use plans | 218 | 354 |
| Solar Sharer plans | 10 | 18 |
| Fixed-price plans | 30 | 69 |
| Highest flat feed-in tariff | 10c | 8c |
| GreenPower, per kWh | Not listed | 4.95c |
| Late payment fee | None listed | Up to $12.00 |
Which one should you choose?
On price alone, neither retailer comes out ahead across the networks they share. The gap in any one network is what matters for you, and it can change when either retailer updates its plans. If solar exports matter, compare feed-in rates on the specific plans. If you can shift usage to the middle of the day, look at time-of-use and Solar Sharer plans as well as flat rates.
Read our full guides to GloBird Energy and EnergyAustralia, or see the cheapest retailers in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.
How these prices were worked out
Every price on this page comes from the plans retailers publish to the AER's Energy Made Easy data under the Consumer Data Right, as at 14 October 2026. We price flat-rate (single rate) plans that any household in the area can sign up for, at 2,500, 4,000, 6,500 kWh a year, including GST, the daily supply charge and guaranteed discounts. Conditional discounts, such as for paying on time, are left out. Plans limited to members, existing customers or homes with particular equipment are excluded. Retailers with wholesale-linked prices are listed separately, not ranked.
Prices change, sometimes weekly. Always confirm the current price on the retailer's plan fact sheet or a government comparison site before you switch. Our switching guide covers the steps.
Common questions
It depends on your network. Comparing their cheapest generally available flat-rate plans at 4,000 kWh a year, GloBird Energy is cheaper in 5 of the 10 networks they share and EnergyAustralia in 5, based on Energy Made Easy data as at 14 October 2026.
Across their published plans, GloBird Energy's highest flat feed-in tariff is 10c and EnergyAustralia's is 8c. Plans with higher feed-in rates often have higher usage rates, so compare the whole plan.
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the regulator or the regulated retailer. Last checked 14 October 2026. Prices include GST unless we say otherwise.