Cairns City 4870 vs Yarrabah 4871: Internet Compared

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

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

Better Cairns City 9/10 A+
VS
Yarrabah 1.5/10 D

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCairns City, QLDYarrabah, QLD
Internet Score9/101.5/10
GradeA+D
Dominant TechnologyFTTPSatellite
Speed Range25-1000 Mbps12-25 Mbps
NBN Premises5,080657
FTTP UpgradeNoNo
Households Connected82.5%48.2%

Technology Mix

Cairns City

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

Yarrabah

  • NULL 49.5%
  • SATELLITE 50.5%

Verdict

Cairns City has better internet

Cairns City has better internet: scores 9.0/10 vs 1.5/10 (difference of 7.5), different technology (FTTP 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.