Alpha 4724 vs Barcaldine 4725: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Alpha, QLD and Barcaldine, QLD.

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

Better Alpha 10/10 A+
VS
Barcaldine 6/10 B

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricAlpha, QLDBarcaldine, QLD
Internet Score10/106/10
GradeA+B
Dominant TechnologyFTTPFTTN
Speed Range25-1000 Mbps25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)
NBN Premises4871,194
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected69.7%74.1%

Technology Mix

Alpha

  • FIXED WIRELESS 1%
  • FTTC 0.2%
  • FTTN 0.2%
  • FTTP 67.4%
  • HFC 0.4%
  • NULL 13.6%
  • SATELLITE 17.2%

Barcaldine

  • FTTN 49.7%
  • FTTP 37.3%
  • NULL 7.6%
  • SATELLITE 5.4%

Verdict

Alpha has better internet

Alpha has better internet: scores 10.0/10 vs 6.0/10 (difference of 4.0), different technology (FTTP vs FTTN).

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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.