Bendigo Residents: Connect Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet Fast

Setting Up Utilities in Bendigo

Bendigo uses Victoria's competitive electricity and gas market, with Coliban Water providing local water services. NBN is rolling out across the city, improving the options available.

Electricity

Bendigo is in Victoria and part of the National Electricity Market. The distribution network is operated by Powercor. 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

Bendigo has a natural gas network. Retailers include AGL and Origin. Like Ballarat, Bendigo's cold winters make gas heating popular. Compare on Victorian Energy Compare. New homes built from 2024 face the Victorian gas ban for new connections.

Water

Coliban Water provides water and sewerage to Bendigo and surrounding communities including Kyneton, Castlemaine, Maryborough, and Dunolly. Transfer your account at coliban.com.au. Bills are issued quarterly.

Internet (NBN)

Bendigo has NBN coverage across most of the city. Inner Bendigo (near the hospital precinct and CBD) typically has FTTN or FTTC. Outer areas and the surrounding rural region may have fixed wireless or satellite. La Trobe University students should check the campus network before signing up to a home plan. Check at nbnco.com.au. Top providers: Aussie Broadband, Superloop, TPG, Telstra.

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