The best gas BBQs in Australia

Gas is what most Australians should buy, because it is the BBQ that gets used on a weeknight. The differences between a $229 and a $1,399 gas BBQ are real, but they are not where the marketing says.

If you already know your budget, the best BBQs under $500 and under $1,000 pages rank by price; if you are weighing the two big names, BeefEater vs Weber does that head to head.

Questions to ask before buying a gas BBQ in Australia

• Is it certified for Australian gas? Every gas appliance sold here must be tested and certified (Gas Technical Regulators Committee). Look for the compliance plate and gas compliance mark; overseas marks such as CSA or CE aren’t enough (Energy Safe Victoria). You can look up the number on the national certificate database.
• Does it take an LCC27 cylinder? LCC27 valves replaced the old POL type from 1 April 2021. A new LCC27 BBQ needs an LCC27 cylinder, and adaptors that join it to an old POL cylinder override the safety valve; WA’s regulator has banned them (WA Building and Energy).
• How old is the gas cylinder? Cylinders must be safety tested or replaced every 10 years (SA Government). Look for the test stamp, and swap or re-test one that’s past its date (NSW Government).
• How do I check it for leaks? Spray soapy water on the hose and connections and watch for bubbles. Never use a naked flame (NSW Government). Weber recommends a leak check after assembly and once a year (Weber manual).
• LPG or natural gas? Connecting a portable LPG cylinder is designed for the owner. A natural gas connection is a job for a licensed gasfitter (WA Building and Energy), and Weber says LPG and natural gas are not interchangeable without the right model (Weber built-in manual).
• Do you live near the sea or a pool? Weber’s warranty lapses for damage or rust caused by salt air or pool chemicals, and it counts regular washing as part of normal maintenance if you’re coastal (Weber manual). Check any other brand’s warranty for the same wording.

What the money buys

Plates and grills. The cheapest BBQs use thin pressed steel that warps and loses heat when food hits it. Mid-range adds enamelled cast iron, which sears properly. Premium adds thicker castings and better enamel.

Burners. Stainless tube burners are standard. Cast-iron burners, as on the BeefEater, last longer. Read the warranty split, though: the BeefEater Clubman has 12 months, plus four more years on the burner box only.

Body. Enamelled steel on cheap and mid-range, stainless on premium. Near the coast, stainless grade matters more than brand: 304 resists salt, 430 does not.

Hood. A hood turns a grill into an oven. Hood height determines whether a whole chicken fits. Weber’s Q+ and Family Q+ have taller hoods than the plain Q for this reason.

Warranty. Read the split. “10 years” often means the body, with burners at one to five.

Two burners can beat four

A two-burner with a hood and one burner off gives a true indirect zone and enough space for a family roast. The Weber Family Q+ does this so well that it outsells most four-burners. Four burners earn their place when you regularly cook for eight or more, or want a big flat plate and a big grill at the same time.

The picks

The Weber Family Q+ Premium (Q3200N+) is our overall gas pick because it does the family job with two burners and a parts network that will still exist in ten years. It’s the Family Q+ with a lid thermometer, $919 at Weber Australia and sold by Weber’s own store on Amazon; the plain Q3100N+ is $909 at BCF (13 Nov 2026). For four burners, the BeefEater Clubman is an Australian brand with cast-iron burners. The Everdure Force 2 is the style buy for small courtyards. The Weber Spirit E-325 at $1,099 is Weber’s cheapest full-size trolley, and the one to look at if you want Weber’s parts network on something bigger than a Q. The Weber Genesis E-325 is the step up: $1,799 at Weber Australia (14 Nov 2026), with an enclosed cart that hides the cylinder, a griddle and GBS grate in the box, 54.1 MJ an hour on its gas certificate against the Spirit’s 34.8, and Weber’s 12-year limited warranty. Buy it if you will use the extra grill and griddle; for most families the Spirit does the same job for $700 less.

All 11 gas BBQs we compared

BBQ	Price when checked	Where	Pick?
Jumbuck Portland	$229	Bunnings only	No
Jumbuck Horizon 4	$349	Bunnings only	No
Matador Spark 4	$669	Bunnings only	No
Everdure Force 2	See Amazon for today’s price	Amazon Australia	Yes
Weber Family Q (Q3100N+)	$909 at BCF (13 Nov 2026)	BCF, Weber Australia	No
Weber Family Q+ Premium (Q3200N+)	$919 at Weber Australia (13 Nov 2026)	Weber Australia, Amazon Australia	Yes
BeefEater 1200 4-burner	$997 at The Good Guys (13 Nov 2026)	The Good Guys	No
BeefEater Clubman 4	$798 at The Good Guys (14 Nov 2026)	The Good Guys, Amazon Australia	Yes
Weber Spirit E-325	$1,099 at BCF	BCF, Amazon Australia	Yes
Weber Genesis E-325	$1,799 at Weber Australia (14 Nov 2026)	Weber Australia, Amazon Australia	Yes
Coleman Revolution 4	Not listed: no current gas certificate found	Bunnings, Amazon Australia	No

The competition

• Weber Family Q (Q3100N+), $909 at BCF: the same BBQ as the pick without the lid thermometer, $10 less. Buy whichever is cheaper on the day.
• BeefEater 1200, $997 at The Good Guys (13 Nov 2026): four cast iron burners and a side burner for less than the Spirit E-325, which is the argument the 4-burner guide works through, where it’s the top pick.
• Matador Spark 4 ($669), Jumbuck Horizon 4 ($349) and Jumbuck Portland ($229): good value, but sold only at Bunnings, which we no longer link.
• Coleman Revolution 4: it has a gloss cabinet and a 14.3 MJ side burner, but we couldn’t find a current Australian gas certificate for it on the national certification database (GTRC, searched 13 Nov 2026 by brand, model and holder; the only Coleman barbecue certificate under that name was cancelled in 2014). One importer’s certificate (AGA 9138 G) lists Coleman models by factory code, including one with the Revolution 4’s 55.5 MJ/h total, but it doesn’t name the model, so we can’t confirm it. Every gas barbecue sold here must be certified, so check the compliance plate before buying one.

Protect it. Whatever you buy, a cover is the cheapest way to double its life: see our 4-burner cover guide, the 6-burner cover guide for the wide models, and the Weber Q cover guide if you chose the Family Q. Brand covers are in the BeefEater, Matador and Weber Genesis and Spirit guides. If the house has natural gas, natural gas BBQs covers the models and kits; if the BBQ is going on a balcony, start with balcony BBQs.