Best Gas Cooktop Australia 2025: Top Models for Australian Kitchens
Gas cooktops remain the choice of many Australian home cooks for their immediate, responsive heat control and their suitability for techniques that benefit from an open flame. Despite the growth of induction, gas cooktops consistently outsell induction in Australian kitchens. This guide reviews the best gas cooktops available in Australia in 2025.
What to Look For in a Gas Cooktop
- Number of burners: 60cm cooktops typically have 4 burners. 90cm models have 5 or 6. Consider how many burners you actually use simultaneously when cooking your most complex meals.
- Burner power output: Measured in MJ/hr (megajoules per hour). A large wok burner typically delivers 4–5 MJ/hr or more. Standard burners deliver 2–3 MJ/hr. Auxiliary simmers deliver 1 MJ/hr or less. A higher output wok burner makes a genuine difference for stir-frying.
- Cast iron trivets (grates): Heavier cast iron grates are more durable, provide more stable support for cookware and conduct heat more efficiently. Thin pressed steel grates are found on budget models and are less satisfactory.
- Sealed burners: Sealed burners (where the burner head is flush with the cooktop surface) are easier to clean and more attractive. Open burners (traditional design) are easier to service but harder to clean.
- Flame failure device: A safety feature that cuts gas if the flame is extinguished accidentally. Required on all gas cooktops sold in Australia since 2012.
- Electronic ignition: All modern gas cooktops have electronic push-button or auto-ignition. Some premium models feature re-ignition that automatically relights a flame extinguished by a boilover.
Top Models
Westinghouse 60cm 4-Burner Gas Cooktop
Westinghouse's 60cm gas cooktop is one of the most popular gas cooktops in Australia and for good reason. It features heavy-duty cast iron trivets, a large 4 MJ/hr wok burner, three additional burners including a simmering burner, and reliable electronic ignition. Build quality is excellent for the price point and reliability is very strong. Available in stainless steel.
Bosch 60cm 4-Burner Gas Cooktop
Bosch's gas cooktop range offers a step up in aesthetics and build quality. The sleek design integrates cleanly into renovated kitchens and the continuous cast iron grates allow easy sliding of pots between burners. The 4.6 MJ/hr wok burner is among the most powerful in the 60cm category.
AEG 60cm 5-Burner Gas Cooktop
AEG manages to fit five burners onto a 60cm footprint by using a clever oval centre burner that serves as both a standard burner and an extended fish/flat griddle zone. For households wanting more burners in a standard 60cm kitchen cavity, this is a clever solution.
Westinghouse 90cm 5-Burner Gas Cooktop
For serious home cooks, the 90cm Westinghouse gas cooktop provides five burners including a powerful dual-ring wok burner (5.1 MJ/hr) and a triple-ring centre burner. The extended width provides comfortable workspace between burners. Pairs perfectly with the Westinghouse 90cm oven for a complete 90cm suite.
Gas vs LPG
Most gas cooktops are sold configured for natural gas (reticulated) but can be converted to LPG with a conversion kit — either included in the box or available separately. Ensure you specify LPG if your property uses bottled gas. The conversion kit changes the injector orifices for the different pressure and energy density of LPG. This conversion should be carried out by a licensed gas fitter.
Visit Oceania Appliances
We stock gas cooktops from Westinghouse, Bosch, AEG, Chef and other brands at our Wetherill Park showroom. Free delivery across greater Sydney. Visit 2/14 Centre Place, Wetherill Park (open 7 days, 10am–8pm), call or WhatsApp 0422 489 492.