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Greater Brisbane

Electric vs Gas hot water

What this calculator answers

Compare two distinct accepted systems using the same household demand. This optional comparison is narrower than the full Hot Water Cost comparison and does not recommend a system, supplier, installer or product.

Useful to have ready

  • The two systems to compare and the household size.
  • Applicable electricity or mains-gas usage rates.
  • For 45 kg LPG, the ongoing bottle price and any delivery or rental charges.

For all accepted systems in one view, Hot Water Cost is available Use the full cost comparison. Direct entry is always available.

Before calculating

The comparison models variable energy costs. Accepted fixed LPG costs remain separately visible, and equipment or installation costs are outside this calculator.

Covers Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Redlands and Moreton Bay. No account is required and entries are not saved to a profile. Results appear only after the calculate button is selected and are planning estimates, not personal advice or a quote.

Annual differenceSubmit to compare
Greater Brisbane only

Comparison details

Adjust the inputs, then submit or recalculate to refresh the comparison.

Location and supported region

Choose the supported council area. A postcode is optional and can help confirm the region.

Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Redlands, Moreton Bay council areas.

Household and demand

Both selected systems use the same household demand.

People in the household.

Systems to compare

Choose a current system and a different proposed system.

Current system

Compare a different system with the current system. The current selection is excluded from the proposed options below.

Proposed system

Choose a different system from the current system above.

Energy rates and fuel costs

Review the applicable rates. LPG usage and ongoing fixed costs remain separately visible.

Gas supply applies to the gas systems in the comparison below.

How is gas supplied to the property?

Review and compare

Check the answers above, then submit explicitly to create or refresh the comparison.

No account is required, and calculator inputs are not saved to a user profile. This comparison does not recommend either system.

Enter details to compare
Complete the form, then select Compare electric vs gas to see the results.
Results will appear after the form is submitted. Each figure uses the submitted details and the stated Greater Brisbane planning assumptions.

Greater Brisbane scope

HotWaterWise covers the Greater Brisbane council areas: Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Redlands, and Moreton Bay. The calculator uses disclosed Greater Brisbane planning assumptions or the usage rates you enter from your bill. For locations outside Greater Brisbane, the estimate may not be suitable.

Comparison, not recommendation

This page presents numbers, not recommendations. We don’t name brands, installers, or products — and we don’t apply rebates to any difference figure. Rebates appear on the full cost calculator for reference only.

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