Blacksmiths 2281 vs Swansea Heads 2281: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Blacksmiths, NSW and Swansea Heads, NSW.

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

Blacksmiths 5/10 C+
VS
Better Swansea Heads 9/10 A+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBlacksmiths, NSWSwansea Heads, NSW
Internet Score5/109/10
GradeC+A+
Dominant TechnologyFTTNFTTP
Speed Range25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)25-1000 Mbps
NBN Premises1,066276
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected71.7%87.3%

Technology Mix

Blacksmiths

  • FTTN 80.5%
  • FTTP 19.4%
  • NULL 0.1%

Swansea Heads

  • FTTC 46%
  • FTTP 53.3%
  • NULL 0.7%

Verdict

Swansea Heads has better internet

Swansea Heads has better internet: scores 9.0/10 vs 5.0/10 (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.