Compare the Top 2 BBQss in Australia 2026

For most first home buyers in Australia the Weber Baby Q Premium (Q1200N) at around $399 is the right buy. It cooks for four people, fits a balcony or courtyard, and the porcelain-enamelled lid + cast-iron grill combination is the build quality that explains why Weber has dominated AU BBQ retail for two decades. The single-burner limitation is real, but for the way most households actually BBQ — protein on the grill, side dish in the kitchen — it's not the limitation it sounds like.

If you have a full backyard and host regularly, the Weber Genesis E-325s at ~$1,699 is the upgrade that pays off. Three burners + Sear Station means you can grill, indirect-cook, and warm at the same time on one appliance — the difference between BBQ-ing six steaks one at a time vs all six together at the right temperature. The Flavorizer bars genuinely reduce flare-ups, and Weber's 10-year all-components warranty is unmatched at this price.

The price gap between these two is the actual decision. Don't buy the Genesis if you'll use the BBQ less than fortnightly — it's overkill for occasional grillers. Don't settle for the Baby Q if you'll host 8+ people regularly — the single burner becomes the bottleneck.

One honest limitation: both picks are gas. If you specifically want charcoal flavour or a hybrid pellet smoker, that's a separate category with different brands (Beefeater, Ziegler & Brown, Everdure) — covered in the body of the full article above.

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