Breakwater 3219 vs Newcomb 3219: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Breakwater, VIC and Newcomb, VIC.

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

Breakwater 6/10 B
VS
Better Newcomb 9/10 A+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBreakwater, VICNewcomb, VIC
Internet Score6/109/10
GradeBA+
Dominant TechnologyFTTNFTTP
Speed Range25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)25-1000 Mbps
NBN Premises1,0972,793
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected68.1%73.9%

Technology Mix

Breakwater

  • FTTC 4.5%
  • FTTN 49.7%
  • FTTP 45.7%
  • NULL 0.2%

Newcomb

  • FTTB 1.3%
  • FTTC 11.7%
  • FTTN 34.3%
  • FTTP 52.6%

Verdict

Newcomb has better internet

Newcomb has better internet: scores 9.0/10 vs 6.0/10 (difference of 3.0), 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.