NEW SOUTH WALES — Several localised power outages are affecting parts of New South Wales today as Ausgrid crews respond to unplanned electricity disruptions across its network.
The current outage information does not indicate a single statewide blackout. Instead, Ausgrid’s outage list shows separate incidents affecting a number of suburbs, with restoration times varying according to the location and cause of each outage.
Current Ausgrid Power Outages
Ausgrid’s latest outage information lists 10 unplanned outages across its network on September 23, 2026.
The affected areas include parts of Sydney, the Central Coast and other NSW communities.
Among the outages listed are incidents affecting Waterloo, Coogee, Warkworth, Berkeley Vale, Tumbi Umbi, Bateau Bay and several areas around Wyong and Yarramalong.
The number of affected customers varies considerably between incidents, with some outages affecting fewer than 10 customers while others involve more than 100.
Areas Currently Reporting Power Disruptions
The latest outage information includes the following areas:
Waterloo: An unplanned outage affecting about 158 customers began early Wednesday morning. The estimated restoration time shown by Ausgrid had expired at the latest update, meaning customers in the area may still have been without electricity while crews continued work.
Coogee: Separate outages were listed, including one affecting 13 customers and another earlier incident involving 11 customers.
Warkworth: An outage that began around 2:15 a.m. affected approximately 21 customers and had an estimated restoration time of 5:43 a.m.
Berkeley Vale and Tumbi Umbi: An outage beginning around 8:55 a.m. affected about 63 customers, with restoration estimated for shortly after midday.
Bateau Bay: Approximately 42 customers were affected by an outage reported Wednesday morning. The estimated restoration time was 11:35 a.m.
Cedar Brush Creek, Ravensdale, Wyong and Yarramalong: An afternoon outage was listed as affecting approximately 155 customers, with restoration estimated for around 6 p.m.
Kulnura, Wyong, Wyong Creek and Yarramalong: A separate outage beginning around 2:50 p.m. was listed as affecting approximately 286 customers, with restoration also estimated for around 6 p.m.
No Evidence of a Single NSW-Wide Blackout
The current information indicates that the outages are separate network incidents rather than one statewide electricity failure.
Ausgrid operates the electricity distribution network across much of Sydney and surrounding areas, meaning an outage affecting one part of its network does not necessarily indicate that customers throughout NSW have lost power.
Customers in unaffected areas should therefore continue to receive normal electricity service unless a separate local outage develops.
Restoration Work Underway
Ausgrid’s outage system provides estimated restoration times for individual incidents.
Those times can change depending on what crews discover when they reach the affected network, particularly when the cause of an outage requires additional repairs or equipment replacement.
Some outages listed earlier in the day had already reached their estimated restoration times, while other incidents remained active with restoration windows extending into the afternoon.
Customers experiencing an outage should check the latest Ausgrid information for their specific suburb rather than relying on a general statewide outage report.
What Customers Should Do During an Outage
Residents who have lost power should take reasonable precautions while waiting for electricity to be restored.
Keep refrigerators and freezers closed as much as possible, switch off sensitive electrical equipment and use battery-powered lighting where available.
People should also treat fallen power lines as dangerous and stay well away from them.
Any electrical hazard or emergency should be reported to the relevant authorities rather than approached directly.
Ausgrid Power Outage Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Electricity provider | Ausgrid |
| Date | September 23, 2026 |
| Region | NSW |
| Current unplanned outages listed | 10 |
| Nature of disruption | Localised power outages |
| Statewide blackout confirmed | No |
| Areas affected | Multiple Sydney, Central Coast and surrounding NSW suburbs |
| Largest listed affected area | Kulnura, Wyong, Wyong Creek and Yarramalong |
| Approximate customers in largest listed outage | 286 |
| Other significant outage | Cedar Brush Creek, Ravensdale, Wyong and Yarramalong |
| Approximate customers affected there | 155 |
| Restoration | Varies by location |
| Cause | Not specified for every outage |
| Network response | Ausgrid crews investigating and restoring supply |
Power Restoration Updates Continue
The situation remains dynamic as Ausgrid works through individual outages across its network.
Some customers affected earlier Wednesday have already had electricity restored, while other outages remain active with estimated restoration times later in the day.
There is currently no indication that NSW is experiencing one widespread Ausgrid blackout. The disruption is instead being reported through multiple separate outage events.
Residents without electricity should continue checking their local outage status for the most accurate restoration information.
Disclaimer
This article reflects Ausgrid outage information available on September 23, 2026, and outage conditions can change throughout the day. Estimated restoration times are subject to change as crews investigate and repair network faults. The presence or absence of an outage in one suburb does not necessarily represent conditions across the wider NSW electricity network. For emergencies, electrical hazards or fallen power lines, residents should follow official safety instructions.