Barton 221 vs Parkes 2600: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Barton, ACT and Parkes, ACT.

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

Barton 6.5/10 B
VS
Better Parkes 10/10 A+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBarton, ACTParkes, ACT
Internet Score6.5/1010/10
GradeBA+
Dominant TechnologyFTTBFTTP
Speed Range25-80 Mbps25-1000 Mbps
NBN Premises1,717283
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected95.9%N/A

Technology Mix

Barton

  • FTTB 42.3%
  • FTTC 19.7%
  • FTTN 17.9%
  • FTTP 20%

Parkes

  • FTTB 0.4%
  • FTTC 2.1%
  • FTTN 0.4%
  • FTTP 97.2%

Verdict

Parkes has better internet

Parkes has better internet: scores 10.0/10 vs 6.5/10 (difference of 3.5), different technology (FTTB 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.