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New Residents Connect Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet in Geelong
A guide to connecting electricity, gas, water, and NBN internet when moving to Geelong or the Surf Coast region.
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Setting Up Utilities in Geelong
Geelong uses Victoria's competitive energy market, with water provided by Barwon Water. NBN coverage is generally strong across the city and growing outer suburbs.
Electricity
Geelong is in Victoria, part of the National Electricity Market. The distribution network operator is Powercor (for most of Geelong and the Surf Coast). You choose your retailer: options include AGL, Origin Energy, EnergyAustralia, Red Energy, Tango Energy, Amber Electric. Compare on Victorian Energy Compare (compare.energy.vic.gov.au).
Gas
Geelong has natural gas distribution operated by Australian Gas Networks. Retailers include AGL, Origin, and others. Victoria's gas ban on new connections (from 2024 in new homes) may apply to newer properties, check when moving in. Compare on Victorian Energy Compare.
Water
Barwon Water provides water and sewerage to Geelong, the Surf Coast, and surrounding regions (approximately 300,000 people). Transfer your account at barwonwater.vic.gov.au. Bills are issued quarterly.
Internet (NBN)
Geelong has strong NBN coverage. Inner Geelong and established suburbs (Newtown, Highton, Belmont) typically have FTTN or FTTC. Newer growth suburbs (Armstrong Creek, Torquay North) often have FTTP. Surf Coast hinterland (Winchelsea, Moriac) may be fixed wireless. Check at nbnco.com.au. Top providers: Aussie Broadband, Superloop, Internode, TPG, Telstra.
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