Electricity prices in Sunshine Coast for 2026-27
| Network area | Usage rate | Supply charge | At 4,000 kWh a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energex | 27.97c | $1.92/day | $1,820 |
Prices are set by network area, not by town, so every home on Energex's network faces the same regulated price as Sunshine Coast. South East Queensland has a competitive market capped by the DMO. In regional Queensland, Ergon Retail sells at QCA-set prices subsidised by the state government.
Free power in Sunshine Coast
Under the Solar Sharer Offer, retailers must offer at least one plan with free power from 11am to 2pm in this area from 1 July 2026. See the Solar Sharer Offer.
Full state detail: Queensland electricity rates.
Cheapest electricity plans in Sunshine Coast
| Retailer | Plan | Yearly cost | Below the reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| GloBird Energy | GLOHOME Residential (Flat Rate)-Energex | $1,327 | 27% |
| 1st Energy | 1st Emerald - Single Rate | $1,454 | 20% |
| Flipped Energy | Anytime Switched On 2.2! | $1,526 | 16% |
| Sumo | Sumo Queenslander | $1,554 | 15% |
| Alinta Energy | HomeDeal Flow - Single Rate | $1,565 | 14% |
The reference price for Energex at 4,000 kWh is $1,820 a year. If your bill works out above it for the same usage, you are paying more than you need to. See how to switch retailers.
Average electricity bill in Sunshine Coast
| Household | kWh a year | kWh a day | Per quarter | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 3,412 | 9.3 | $414 | $1,655 |
| 2 people | 5,126 | 14.0 | $534 | $2,135 |
| 3 people | 6,169 | 16.9 | $607 | $2,427 |
| 4 people | 7,682 | 21.0 | $712 | $2,850 |
| 5 or more people | 8,803 | 24.1 | $791 | $3,163 |
In the AER benchmark for a three-person home here, summer is the highest-use season and spring the lowest. Homes with gas heating or hot water, or with solar, will use less from the grid than these figures.
- The Sunshine Coast and Noosa council areas are in climate zone 2, warm humid summers and mild winters.
- Sunshine Coast postcodes are in CER solar zone 3, the same as Brisbane.
More on usage: average bills in Queensland and why a bill can be high.
Solar panels in Sunshine Coast
| Rooftop solar systems installed | 82,064 |
|---|---|
| Total solar capacity | 512 MW |
| Average system size | 6.2 kW |
| Solar systems in the past 12 months | 5,610 |
| Home batteries since July 2025 | 6,545 |
| Heat pump water heaters | 11,828 |
Postcode 4558 is in CER solar zone 3, rated at 1.382 MWh per kW a year. A 6.6 kW system here is deemed to make about 9,121 kWh a year, or 25.0 kWh a day, and earns 45 STCs if installed in 2026. See the solar calculator to estimate savings.
Retailers set their own feed-in tariffs here. The median flat rate on retailers' cheapest plans in Queensland is 3c per kWh. See the best feed-in tariffs.
Rebates: solar rebates and battery rebates.
Power outages in Sunshine Coast
Your network, not your retailer, fixes outages. Check Energex's outage map first, then report it if your home is not listed. More: power outages in Queensland and the Energex network guide.
Rebates and bill help in Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast households can get Queensland concessions and rebates, as well as federal programs. The main ones:
- Queensland Electricity Rebate: $399.47 a year
Every program: Queensland energy rebates, or use the rebate finder.
Questions about electricity in Sunshine Coast
On the Default Market Offer for Energex in 2026-27, power costs 27.97c per kWh plus $1.92 a day, including GST. Market offers from retailers can be cheaper.
Using the AER consumption benchmark for climate zone 2 (QLD), a three-person household uses about 6,169 kWh a year. On the Default Market Offer that is about $2,427 a year, or $607 a quarter.
Energex. It owns the poles and wires and handles outages. For faults call 13 62 62.
Postcode 4558 is in Clean Energy Regulator solar zone 3. A 6.6 kW system there is deemed to produce about 9,121 kWh a year, or 25.0 kWh a day on average.
Sources
Prices come from the regulator or the regulated retailer. Usage benchmarks, climate zones, solar zones and installation counts come from the AER, ABCB and Clean Energy Regulator. Last checked October 2026. Prices include GST unless we say otherwise.
- AER, Default Market Offer 2026-27 final determination
- QCA, regulated electricity prices for regional Queensland 2026-27
- AER, Energy Made Easy product reference data (Consumer Data Right)
- AER, residential energy consumption benchmarks (Frontier Economics), December 2020
- Australian Building Codes Board, climate zone maps by local government area
- Clean Energy Regulator, postcode zone ratings and zones for solar panel systems
- Clean Energy Regulator, small-scale installation postcode data (to August 2026)
- Clean Energy Regulator, calculate small-scale technology certificate entitlements