Best Cooktop Australia 2025: Induction, Gas and Electric Compared
Choosing the best cooktop in Australia in 2025 means deciding between induction, gas and electric radiant — three very different cooking technologies with different advantages, costs and suitability for different kitchens. This guide covers the top cooktops available in Australia across all three types.
Induction vs Gas vs Electric: Which Is Best?
Induction Cooktops
Induction is the most energy-efficient cooking technology available. It heats the cookware directly using an electromagnetic field, with no open flame and no radiant heat element. The result is very fast heating (boiling 2L of water in under 3 minutes on a quality induction cooktop), precise temperature control, a cool surface that doesn't burn spilled food, and energy efficiency approximately three times better than gas. The cooktop surface only heats where the pot is sitting, making it safe for homes with children. Requires magnetic cookware (stainless steel, cast iron, most modern cookware).
Gas Cooktops
Gas provides the most familiar and visually clear temperature control, with an open flame that responds instantly and visually confirms the heat level. Many professional chefs prefer gas for high-heat wok cooking and techniques like char-grilling and flambeing. Gas requires a gas connection (not available in all NSW homes) and exhausts combustion gases into the kitchen, requiring adequate ventilation. Running costs are typically higher than induction in Australia.
Electric Radiant (Ceramic) Cooktops
Electric radiant cooktops are the entry-level option. They use a glass-ceramic surface with heating coils beneath. Temperature control is less precise than induction and heat-up and cool-down times are slower. The advantage is compatibility with any cookware and lower purchase price. Less popular for new kitchen installations as induction has become price-competitive.
Best Induction Cooktops Australia 2025
Best Overall: Bosch PXX875DC1E FlexInduction Series 8
Bosch's FlexInduction is the best induction cooktop in Australia in 2025. The entire cooking zone is a single flexible field — you can place cookware anywhere on the surface, in any orientation, and the zones activate under the pot's footprint. Perfect for large pots, roasting pans or multiple small pots side by side. AutoHeat Plus automatically sets the right power level for different cooking tasks.
Price: ~$2,800–$3,500
Best Value Induction: AEG IKE65451FB
AEG's 60cm 4-zone induction is the best value premium induction cooktop. BridgeBoil links two zones for a single large heating surface for roasting pans. Excellent temperature control across all zones. A strong choice for buyers who want premium European induction without the FlexInduction premium.
Price: ~$1,200–$1,600
Budget Induction: Electrolux EHH6240ISP
Electrolux's 60cm 4-zone induction is the best budget induction cooktop for Australian kitchens. All the core induction benefits — fast, precise, safe — at an accessible price. Excellent choice for buyers who are switching from gas to induction for the first time.
Price: ~$700–$1,000
Best Gas Cooktops Australia 2025
Best Overall: Bosch PCH6A5B90A Serie 6 Gas
Bosch's 60cm 5-burner gas cooktop is the best gas cooktop for most Australian kitchens. The cast iron trivets are heavy, stable and well-finished. The electronic ignition is reliable. The 5-burner layout with a wok burner suits the cooking style of Sydney's diverse communities.
Price: ~$900–$1,200
Shop Cooktops at Oceania Appliances
We stock induction, gas and electric cooktops from AEG, Bosch, Electrolux and Westinghouse at our Wetherill Park showroom. Come in to compare models or contact us for expert advice.
- Showroom: 2/14 Centre Place, Wetherill Park NSW 2164
- Phone / WhatsApp: 0422 489 492
- Email: support@oceaniaappliances.com.au