Barrack Point 2528 vs Shell Cove 2529: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Barrack Point, NSW and Shell Cove, NSW.

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

Barrack Point 6/10 B
VS
Better Shell Cove 10/10 A+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBarrack Point, NSWShell Cove, NSW
Internet Score6/1010/10
GradeBA+
Dominant TechnologyFTTNFTTP
Speed Range25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)25-1000 Mbps
NBN Premises4773,402
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected81.3%93.9%

Technology Mix

Barrack Point

  • FTTN 66.7%
  • FTTP 32.1%
  • NULL 1.3%

Shell Cove

  • FIXED WIRELESS 0.1%
  • FTTN 3.3%
  • FTTP 96.5%
  • NULL 0.2%

Verdict

Shell Cove has better internet

Shell Cove has better internet: scores 10.0/10 vs 6.0/10 (difference of 4.0), 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.