Banks 2906 vs Calwell 2905: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Banks, ACT and Calwell, ACT.

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

Better Banks 9.5/10 A+
VS
Calwell 5.5/10 C+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBanks, ACTCalwell, ACT
Internet Score9.5/105.5/10
GradeA+C+
Dominant TechnologyFTTPFTTN
Speed Range25-1000 Mbps25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)
NBN Premises1,9411,461
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected91.8%91.9%

Technology Mix

Banks

  • FTTC 11.8%
  • FTTN 40.1%
  • FTTP 48.1%

Calwell

  • FTTN 81.9%
  • FTTP 18.1%

Verdict

Banks has better internet

Banks has better internet: scores 9.5/10 vs 5.5/10 (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.