Ballina 2478 vs South Ballina 2478: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Ballina, NSW and South Ballina, NSW.

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

Better Ballina 7.5/10 B+
VS
South Ballina 3.5/10 D+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBallina, NSWSouth Ballina, NSW
Internet Score7.5/103.5/10
GradeB+D+
Dominant TechnologyFTTCFixed Wireless
Speed Range25-100 Mbps25-75 Mbps
NBN Premises7,823106
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected67.7%72.2%

Technology Mix

Ballina

  • FIXED WIRELESS 0.4%
  • FTTB 5.6%
  • FTTC 58.4%
  • FTTN 0.3%
  • FTTP 31.7%
  • NULL 3.6%
  • SATELLITE 0%

South Ballina

  • FIXED WIRELESS 99.1%
  • SATELLITE 0.9%

Verdict

Ballina has better internet

Ballina has better internet: scores 7.5/10 vs 3.5/10 (difference of 4.0), different technology (FTTC vs Fixed Wireless).

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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.