Blakiston 5250 vs Mount Barker 5251: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Blakiston, SA and Mount Barker, SA.

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

Blakiston 4.5/10 C
VS
Better Mount Barker 9/10 A+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBlakiston, SAMount Barker, SA
Internet Score4.5/109/10
GradeCA+
Dominant TechnologyFTTNFTTP
Speed Range25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)25-1000 Mbps
NBN Premises13812,443
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected93.4%84.5%

Technology Mix

Blakiston

  • FIXED WIRELESS 4.3%
  • FTTN 92%
  • FTTP 3.6%

Mount Barker

  • FIXED WIRELESS 1.1%
  • FTTB 2.2%
  • FTTN 36.6%
  • FTTP 55.2%
  • NULL 4.8%
  • SATELLITE 0%

Verdict

Mount Barker has better internet

Mount Barker has better internet: scores 9.0/10 vs 4.5/10 (difference of 4.5), 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.