Boulder 6432 vs Lakewood 6431: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Boulder, WA and Lakewood, WA.

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

Better Boulder 5/10 C+
VS
Lakewood 1.5/10 D

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBoulder, WALakewood, WA
Internet Score5/101.5/10
GradeC+D
Dominant TechnologyFTTNSatellite
Speed Range25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)12-25 Mbps
NBN Premises2,5582
FTTP UpgradeYesNo
Households Connected77.7%N/A

Technology Mix

Boulder

  • FTTN 80.5%
  • FTTP 19.3%
  • NULL 0.3%

Lakewood

  • SATELLITE 100%

Verdict

Boulder has better internet

Boulder has better internet: scores 5.0/10 vs 1.5/10 (difference of 3.5), different technology (FTTN vs Satellite).

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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.