Collection: Stoves & Cookers

A cooktop or stove is where most cooking happens, and the fuel type shapes how it cooks, what it costs to run and how it's installed. Gas gives instant visual heat control; electric ceramic is simple and flat; induction is fast, efficient and safest to touch. A freestanding cooker combines cooktop and oven in one unit. Start with the fuel available in your home, then compare responsiveness, running cost and cleaning.

Gas, electric or induction cooktop?

The three cook quite differently:

• Gas: a visible flame giving instant heat changes and working with any pan, including woks. Must be connected by a licensed gasfitter.
• Electric cooktop (ceramic): a flat glass surface with elements beneath, simple to wipe clean, but slower to respond and it stays hot after switching off.
• Induction: heats the pan directly with a magnetic field, so it's very fast and responsive, energy-efficient, and the surface itself stays relatively cool. It needs magnetic (steel or cast iron) cookware.

How does an induction cooktop work?

Induction uses a magnetic field to generate heat directly in the pan rather than heating the cooktop surface, so almost all the energy goes into the food. That makes it faster to boil than gas or ceramic, very responsive to control changes, and more efficient. Because the surface only gets hot from the pan sitting on it, spills don't burn on and it's safer around children. The requirement is magnetic cookware — stainless steel and cast iron work, while aluminium, copper and glass don't unless they have a magnetic base. Tip: hold a fridge magnet to a pan's base; if it sticks, it works on induction.

Who can install a cooktop?

Installation depends on the fuel, and two of the three legally require a licensed trade. A gas cooktop must be connected by a licensed gasfitter — DIY gas work is unlawful and dangerous in Australia. An electric or induction cooktop is usually hardwired and must be connected by a licensed electrician, as induction cooktops in particular often need a dedicated higher-capacity circuit. A freestanding cooker may plug in or be hardwired depending on the model and its power draw. Check the appliance's requirements and budget for the relevant licensed trade before buying.

Common questions

Is induction better than gas?
Induction boils faster, responds instantly, is more energy-efficient and stays cooler to touch; gas gives a visible flame and works with any pan, including woks. Induction needs magnetic cookware.

What pans work on an induction cooktop?
Magnetic ones — stainless steel and cast iron. Aluminium, copper and glass don't work unless they have a magnetic base. Test by holding a fridge magnet to the pan's base.

Can I install a gas cooktop myself?
No — gas appliances must be connected by a licensed gasfitter. DIY gas work is unlawful and unsafe in Australia, and can void insurance as well as your warranty.

What's the difference between a cooktop and a freestanding cooker?
A cooktop is just the hob, installed into a benchtop with a separate oven. A freestanding cooker combines cooktop and oven in one unit that slots between cabinets.

Can I pay for a cooktop with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our stoves and cooktops start from $48, which is four fortnightly payments of $12.

Complete your kitchen

A cooktop works with the rest of the kitchen. Add an oven for baking, a rangehood above, and a dishwasher for cleanup.

A $48 cooktop splits into four fortnightly payments of $12.0 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.