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New Residents Guide: Connect Electricity, Gas, Water, NBN on Sunshine Coast
A guide to connecting electricity, gas, water, and NBN internet when moving to the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
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Setting Up Utilities on the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast has a competitive electricity market, water managed by Unitywater, and NBN coverage across most suburbs (with some fixed wireless areas in the hinterland). Here's what to arrange when you move in.
Electricity
The Sunshine Coast is in south-east Queensland, covered by Energex for distribution. You choose your own electricity retailer: major options include Origin Energy, AGL, EnergyAustralia, Alinta Energy, and others. Compare at Energy Made Easy (energymadeeasy.gov.au). Solar is very popular on the Sunshine Coast, check if your home has panels and arrange a solar FIT with your retailer.
Gas
Natural gas coverage on the Sunshine Coast is limited, many homes are all-electric. If your property has gas, retailers include Origin and AGL. Most newer areas (Sippy Downs, Bokarina, Caloundra South) are all-electric by design.
Water
Unitywater provides water and sewerage to the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions. Transfer your account at unitywater.com.au. Bills are issued quarterly. You do not choose a water provider, Unitywater is the monopoly supplier in this region.
Internet (NBN)
Most Sunshine Coast suburbs have NBN coverage. Newer planned communities (Aura, Bokarina Beach) often have FTTP. Established coastal suburbs (Mooloolaba, Noosa, Caloundra) may have a mix of FTTN or HFC. Hinterland areas (Maleny, Montville, Mapleton) may be fixed wireless or satellite. Check at nbnco.com.au. Top providers: Aussie Broadband, Superloop, TPG, Telstra, Optus.
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