Last Updated: May 2026

Auto gates mean your home’s gates open at the press of a button, making life a breeze with increased security, safety, privacy and peace of mind.

Some people resist the switch to an auto gate because they think it will mean increased costs. But as you’ll see in this article, the benefits of an auto gate are huge. And if you’re worried about power bills or your carbon footprint, you can even choose a solar powered electric driveway gate.

Are automatic gates suitable for everyone?

• Our gates are suitable for:
  • residential properties
  • commercial sites
  • industrial sites
• Auto gates are amazing for security, convenience, and of course, luxury.
• Overwhelmingly, our customers say that once they have installed automatic gate openers on their property, they wouldn’t have it any other way.
• In fact, they wonder why they didn’t do it sooner!

At Brisbane Automatic Gate Systems (BAGS), we can install an electric driveway gate for customers with vastly different properties and needs.

What are the benefits of an auto gate for homeowners?

Auto gates provide a number of benefits to homeowners. But the main reason people get an auto gate for their home is the added security and protection it provides for their:

• family
• possessions
• pets

Other fantastic benefits include increased privacy and convenience. For example, if you arrive home late at night during one of Brisbane’s infamous summer storms, you can easily open and close your gate from the comfort of your car with your automatic gate opener.

There are also some not-so-well-known benefits of automatic gates.

For example, you can control who has access to your front door. So if you’re sick of door-to-door salespeople disturbing your peace and quiet, you’ll love our automatic gates!

Another great benefit is that auto gates give your house a huge visual lift. They add a touch of luxury and class, and often increase your house’s resale value significantly.

What kind of auto gates are available?

At BAGS, we stock a large selection of auto gates in various designs to suit any home or business.

To get an idea of the range of automatic gates we can install, check out our gallery page.

Have a custom gate design in mind?

If you have a custom gate design in mind to match your home or business, we can build and install it for you.

To get some inspiration, head over to our designs page—there’s 67 custom designs listed.

Contact us

If you’d like to have a chat with us about our range of auto gates, contact us today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can thieves open electric gates?

It isn’t impossible, but they’d require specialised equipment or brute force, and these gates are often very heavy. Electric gates are a strong deterrent.

Which is better, an automatic swing gate or a sliding gate?

Choose a sliding gate if you have limited driveway space or a sloped block. Opt for an automatic swing gate if you have a long, flat driveway and prefer lower installation and maintenance costs.

Do automatic gates need electricity?

Yes, automatic gates require electricity to operate their motorised mechanisms.

Do electric gates use a lot of electricity?

Not at all. They’re very energy efficient, and now even come in solar-powered options.