NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia — Ausgrid crews are responding to a number of unplanned power outages across parts of New South Wales, with customers in Sydney, the Central Coast and Hunter regions urged to check the electricity distributor’s live outage map for the latest restoration information.
At the time of the latest review, Ausgrid’s live outage system showed 32 unplanned outages affecting approximately 1,616 customers across its network. Because outage numbers are updated continually as faults occur and electricity is restored, the total can change quickly.
Ausgrid supplies electricity across Sydney, the Central Coast and the Hunter Valley rather than the entirety of New South Wales. Customers elsewhere in NSW may instead be connected to Endeavour Energy or Essential Energy.
Where Are Ausgrid Power Outages Happening Today?
Ausgrid’s latest outage list showed a number of recent unplanned interruptions across its network.
Among the locations appearing on the outage list were Waterloo, where an interruption affected 158 customers, along with parts of the Central Coast and surrounding regions.
An outage affecting Cedar Brush Creek, Ravensdale, Wyong and Yarramalong was listed as impacting approximately 155 customers, with restoration initially estimated for 6 p.m.
Another outage affecting Kulnura, Wyong, Wyong Creek and Yarramalong was listed with approximately 286 customers impacted and the same estimated restoration time.
Other incidents appearing in Ausgrid’s recent outage information included interruptions in Coogee, Hurlstone Park, Belfield, Strathfield South, Warkworth, Berkeley Vale, Tumbi Umbi and Bateau Bay, although several of those outages had already been restored by the time of the latest update.
Ausgrid Outage Numbers Can Change Quickly
Customers should be aware that Ausgrid’s outage information is dynamic.
An area may disappear from the outage list once electricity has been restored, while newly reported faults can be added throughout the day.
For this reason, the number of customers affected at any particular moment may differ from earlier reports circulating online or on social media.
Ausgrid advises customers to use its live outage map to search by address and obtain the most current information about a known outage and estimated restoration time.
Planned Power Outages Also Affecting NSW Customers
Not every electricity interruption shown on Ausgrid’s system is caused by an unexpected fault.
A significant number of planned outages are also scheduled while crews carry out maintenance, upgrades and other network work.
Ausgrid’s outage information showed planned interruptions affecting locations including Denistone West, West Ryde, Heathcote, Hurstville, Warrawee, Lindfield, Raymond Terrace, Cessnock, New Lambton, Sutherland, Carlton, Coogee and Hornsby, among other areas.
Some planned works were scheduled overnight into September 24.
Ausgrid says planned interruptions are necessary at times so crews can safely replace or upgrade equipment and maintain the reliability of the electricity network.
Is There a Major Ausgrid Blackout Today?
The latest official outage information reviewed does not indicate one single network-wide blackout affecting all Ausgrid customers.
Instead, multiple separate planned and unplanned outages are affecting different suburbs and communities across the distributor’s network.
Ausgrid provides electricity network services to about 1.8 million customers, representing more than four million people, across Sydney, the Central Coast and Hunter Valley. Its network covers approximately 22,275 square kilometres.
An outage affecting one suburb therefore does not necessarily mean nearby communities or the broader NSW electricity system are experiencing the same problem.
What to Do if Your Power Is Out
Residents experiencing a blackout should first check whether neighboring properties are also without electricity.
Ausgrid recommends checking its outage map to determine whether a known incident is already being investigated.
Customers can also report a power outage, partial loss of electricity, flickering lights or other electrical faults directly to Ausgrid.
The Ausgrid emergency and fault number is 13 13 88, available 24 hours a day.
For life-threatening situations, including serious electrical emergencies, residents should call 000.
Ausgrid also warns people to remain at least eight metres, or approximately two car lengths, away from fallen powerlines.
Customers Using Life-Support Equipment
Power failures can pose additional risks for people who rely on electrically powered medical or life-support equipment.
Ausgrid provides specific outage support and notifications for registered life-support customers and encourages households to maintain an emergency plan in case electricity cannot be restored immediately.
The company uses SMS as its primary method of notifying customers about outages. For unplanned incidents, Ausgrid says customers may receive a notification shortly after the network becomes aware of the problem and another when electricity has been restored.
Latest Ausgrid Power Outage Update
As crews continue restoration and maintenance work, affected customers should rely on Ausgrid’s live outage information rather than older screenshots or social-media posts.
Restoration estimates can be revised if crews discover additional damage or if repairs take longer than initially expected.
Customers outside Ausgrid’s Sydney, Central Coast and Hunter network should check which NSW electricity distributor supplies their property before reporting an outage.
Disclaimer
This article reflects Ausgrid outage information available at the time of review on September 23, 2026. Electricity outages and restoration estimates can change rapidly as faults are repaired or new incidents occur. Ausgrid does not supply every property in New South Wales; its distribution network primarily covers Sydney, the Central Coast and Hunter regions. Customers should check Ausgrid’s official live outage map or their local electricity distributor for the most current information.