Cairns City 4870 vs Glen Boughton 4871: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Cairns City, QLD and Glen Boughton, QLD.

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

Better Cairns City 10/10 A+
VS
Glen Boughton 3.5/10 D+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCairns City, QLDGlen Boughton, QLD
Internet Score10/103.5/10
GradeA+D+
Dominant TechnologyFTTP
Speed Range25-1000 Mbps
NBN Premises5,08014
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected82.5%80%

Technology Mix

Cairns City

  • FTTB 25.1%
  • FTTP 74.7%
  • NULL 0.2%

Glen Boughton

  • NULL 71.4%
  • SATELLITE 28.6%

Verdict

Cairns City has better internet

Cairns City has better internet: scores 10.0/10 vs 3.5/10 (difference of 6.5), different technology (FTTP vs NULL).

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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.