Why Induction Cooking Is Replacing Gas in Australian Kitchens

A decade ago, gas was the cooking choice for anyone serious about food. Today, induction is rapidly taking over. Here's why more and more Australian households — including those with professional cooks — are making the switch.

How Induction Cooking Works

Induction cooktops use electromagnetic technology to heat the cookware directly, rather than heating a burner or element that then heats the pot. When an induction-compatible pot is placed on the cooktop, an electromagnetic field induces heat directly in the base of the pan. The cooktop surface itself stays cool.

Reasons Australians Are Switching to Induction

1. Speed

Induction heats up faster than gas and electric. Water boils in a fraction of the time. When you're cooking every day, those minutes add up. Many induction models can bring water to a boil in under 2 minutes.

2. Precision Control

Induction offers very precise temperature control. You can set exact temperatures and the response is instant when you turn it up or down. This is actually better than gas for tasks like melting chocolate or making delicate sauces where precise, consistent heat matters.

3. Safety

The cooktop surface doesn't get hot (only the pan does), which significantly reduces the risk of burns, especially in households with children. There's also no open flame and no risk of gas leaks.

4. Easy Cleaning

Because the surface stays cool, spills and splashes don't burn on the cooktop. A quick wipe with a damp cloth after cooking is usually all that's needed. Glass-ceramic surfaces are much easier to clean than gas burner grates.

5. Energy Efficiency

Induction is more energy-efficient than gas because heat goes directly into the pan with minimal loss to the surrounding air. With rising energy costs and NSW's gas phase-out plans, induction is increasingly the economically sensible choice.

6. No Gas Connection Required

Many Sydney apartments and new homes don't have gas connections or are having them removed. Induction is the ideal solution — it plugs into a standard 240V circuit (or 20A for higher-powered models).

What You Need for Induction Cooking

Induction requires magnetic cookware. Most modern pots and pans work, but you need to check for the induction-compatible symbol on the base. Cast iron and many stainless steel pans are compatible. Pure aluminium or copper cookware is not.

Top Induction Cooktop Brands

We stock induction cooktops from Bosch, AEG, Westinghouse, Electrolux, Smeg, Miele and more. All available with free delivery across Sydney.

Find Your Induction Cooktop at Oceania Appliances

Showroom: 2/14 Centre Place, Wetherill Park — open 7 days, 10am to 8pm
Phone: 0493 142 999