Acton 2601 vs Canberra Central: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Acton, ACT and Canberra Central, ACT.

Data updated March 2026 · Sources: NBN Co, ABS Census, ACCC

Better Acton 10/10 A+
VS
Canberra Central 5/10 C+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricActon, ACTCanberra Central, ACT
Internet Score10/105/10
GradeA+C+
Dominant TechnologyFTTPFTTB
Speed Range25-1000 Mbps25-80 Mbps
NBN Premises812
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households ConnectedN/AN/A

Technology Mix

Acton

  • FTTB 18.5%
  • FTTN 7.4%
  • FTTP 71.6%
  • NULL 2.5%

Canberra Central

  • FTTB 50%
  • FTTN 50%

Verdict

Acton has better internet

Acton has better internet: scores 10.0/10 vs 5.0/10 (difference of 5.0), different technology (FTTP vs FTTB).

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About this comparison

This comparison is based on PickNBN's composite internet quality score, which factors in NBN technology type, fibre coverage percentage, FTTP upgrade status, and ABS Census household connectivity rates.

Data sourced from NBN Co, ABS Census, and ACCC broadband benchmarks. Actual internet experience depends on your specific address, plan, and provider.