Balmoral Ridge 4552 vs Maleny 4552: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Balmoral Ridge, QLD and Maleny, QLD.

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

Balmoral Ridge 3.5/10 D+
VS
Better Maleny 9/10 A+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBalmoral Ridge, QLDMaleny, QLD
Internet Score3.5/109/10
GradeD+A+
Dominant TechnologyFixed WirelessFTTP
Speed Range25-75 Mbps25-1000 Mbps
NBN Premises1592,411
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected89.1%84.7%

Technology Mix

Balmoral Ridge

  • FIXED WIRELESS 98.7%
  • SATELLITE 1.3%

Maleny

  • FIXED WIRELESS 18.3%
  • FTTC 17.7%
  • FTTN 24.4%
  • FTTP 37.9%
  • NULL 0.3%
  • SATELLITE 1.3%

Verdict

Maleny has better internet

Maleny has better internet: scores 9.0/10 vs 3.5/10 (difference of 5.5), different technology (Fixed Wireless vs FTTP).

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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.