Balmoral 2283 vs Rathmines 2283: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Balmoral, NSW and Rathmines, NSW.

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

Balmoral 6/10 B
VS
Better Rathmines 9/10 A+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBalmoral, NSWRathmines, NSW
Internet Score6/109/10
GradeBA+
Dominant TechnologyFTTNFTTP
Speed Range25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)25-1000 Mbps
NBN Premises2851,070
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected83.4%88.3%

Technology Mix

Balmoral

  • FTTC 24.2%
  • FTTN 43.9%
  • FTTP 31.9%

Rathmines

  • FTTC 25.6%
  • FTTN 23.6%
  • FTTP 50.7%

Verdict

Rathmines has better internet

Rathmines has better internet: scores 9.0/10 vs 6.0/10 (difference of 3.0), different technology (FTTN 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.