Tools & Calculators

Resident decision-support tools and official government calculators for energy, rent, transport, budgeting, benefits, and more.

🛠️Resident Decision-Support Tools

Built by AU Resident Intelligence. These tools help you complete tasks that AI text answers cannot — personalised timelines, cross-program filtering, and instant routing. All tools remain in DRAFT status.

Rebate Eligibility Finder

DRAFT
ENERGY_UTILITIES

Discover potentially relevant energy rebates and support programs across all Australian states and territories.

What it does

Cross-program filter: enter your postcode, concession cards, housing type, and household details → get filtered program cards with eligibility summaries and direct links to official pages.

Who can use it

All concession card holders, low-income households, families, seniors, medical equipment users, renters

Required information

  • •Postcode
  • •Concession cards held
  • •Housing type (owner/renter/social)
  • •Household composition
  • •Medical/life support needs

Approximate time to use

2-3 minutes

Source: AU Resident Intelligence (decision-support utility)

Last verified: 2026-08-24

Find rebates I may qualify for

Moving House Energy Checklist

DRAFT
ENERGY_UTILITIES

Generate a personalised energy-moving timeline with specific dates, state-specific comparison tool routing, and distributor connection fee guidance.

What it does

Enter your move date and postcodes → get a personalised timeline (T-21 to T+7 days) with specific actions, state-specific comparison tool routing (VIC vs others), distributor connection fees, printable checklist, and calendar export.

Who can use it

Anyone relocating (renters, buyers, interstate movers) — high-frequency event

Required information

  • •Move date
  • •Current postcode
  • •New postcode

Approximate time to use

2-3 minutes

Source: AU Resident Intelligence (decision-support utility)

Last verified: 2026-08-24

Build my moving checklist

Energy Ombudsman Router

DRAFT
ENERGY_UTILITIES

Instant routing to the correct energy dispute/ombudsman pathway for your state/territory.

What it does

Enter your postcode or select your state → instant route to correct ombudsman with phone, official complaint form link, jurisdiction details, and pre-complaint steps.

Who can use it

Any resident with an unresolved energy/water complaint: billing disputes, disconnection, connection issues, service quality

Required information

  • •Postcode (optional) or State/Territory

Approximate time to use

30 seconds

Source: AU Resident Intelligence (decision-support utility)

Last verified: 2026-08-24

Find my energy ombudsman

🏛️Official Government Tools & Calculators

Authoritative external tools operated by Australian governments. We route you to these for official execution.

Energy Made Easy

OFFICIAL
ENERGY_UTILITIES

Official Australian Government energy price comparison website

What it does

Compare electricity and gas plans from all retailers in your area. Official government comparison tool.

Who can use it

All Australian residential energy customers

Required information

  • •Postcode
  • •Current energy usage (optional)
  • •Current plan details (optional)

Approximate time to use

Varies

Source: Australian Government

Last verified: 2024-01-15

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Victorian Energy Compare

OFFICIAL
ENERGY_UTILITIES

Victorian Government official energy comparison website

What it does

Compare electricity and gas plans for Victorian residents. Official Victorian Government comparison tool.

Who can use it

Victorian residential energy customers

Required information

  • •Postcode
  • •Current energy usage (optional)
  • •Current plan details (optional)

Approximate time to use

Varies

Source: Victorian Government

Last verified: 2024-01-15

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Centrelink Payment and Service Finder

OFFICIAL
GOVERNMENT_SERVICES

Find all government payments and services you may be eligible for

What it does

Answer a few questions to find all Australian Government payments and services you may be eligible for.

Who can use it

All Australian residents

Required information

  • •Personal circumstances
  • •Income details
  • •Family situation

Approximate time to use

Varies

Source: Services Australia

Last verified: 2024-01-15

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Centrelink Payment Estimator

OFFICIAL
GOVERNMENT_SERVICES

Estimate your Centrelink payment amounts

What it does

Estimate how much you could get from Centrelink payments based on your circumstances.

Who can use it

Australian residents considering Centrelink payments

Required information

  • •Income
  • •Assets
  • •Family situation
  • •Housing costs

Approximate time to use

Varies

Source: Services Australia

Last verified: 2024-01-15

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Rent Assistance Estimator

OFFICIAL
HOME_HOUSING

Estimate your Commonwealth Rent Assistance payment

What it does

Calculate how much Rent Assistance you may be eligible for based on your rent and circumstances.

Who can use it

Australian residents paying rent and receiving Centrelink payments

Required information

  • •Fortnightly rent amount
  • •Centrelink payment type
  • •Family situation

Approximate time to use

Varies

Source: Services Australia

Last verified: 2024-01-15

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Energy Bill Relief Estimator

OFFICIAL
ENERGY_UTILITIES

Estimate your energy bill relief payment

What it does

Calculate how much energy bill relief you may be eligible for based on your location and circumstances.

Who can use it

Australian residential energy customers

Required information

  • •Postcode
  • •Energy account details
  • •Concession card status

Approximate time to use

Varies

Source: Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Last verified: 2024-01-15

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Moneysmart Budget Planner

OFFICIAL
MONEY_COST_OF_LIVING

Official Australian Government budget planning tool

What it does

Create a personal budget to track income, expenses, and savings goals.

Who can use it

All Australian residents

Required information

  • •Income details
  • •Regular expenses
  • •Savings goals

Approximate time to use

Varies

Source: ASIC Moneysmart

Last verified: 2024-01-15

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NSW Trip Planner

OFFICIAL
TRANSPORT

Plan public transport journeys in NSW

What it does

Plan your journey using trains, buses, ferries, and light rail in NSW.

Who can use it

NSW public transport users

Required information

  • •Origin
  • •Destination
  • •Travel time

Approximate time to use

Varies

Source: Transport for NSW

Last verified: 2024-01-15

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PTV Journey Planner

OFFICIAL
TRANSPORT

Plan public transport journeys in Victoria

What it does

Plan your journey using trains, trams, and buses in Victoria.

Who can use it

Victorian public transport users

Required information

  • •Origin
  • •Destination
  • •Travel time

Approximate time to use

Varies

Source: Public Transport Victoria

Last verified: 2024-01-15

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