Darkes Forest 2508 vs Stanwell Tops 2508: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Darkes Forest, NSW and Stanwell Tops, NSW.

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

Darkes Forest 2.5/10 D
VS
Better Stanwell Tops 5.5/10 C+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricDarkes Forest, NSWStanwell Tops, NSW
Internet Score2.5/105.5/10
GradeDC+
Dominant TechnologyFTTN
Speed Range25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)
NBN Premises39202
FTTP UpgradeNoYes
Households Connected75%92.1%

Technology Mix

Darkes Forest

  • NULL 74.4%
  • SATELLITE 25.6%

Stanwell Tops

  • FTTN 77.7%
  • FTTP 12.4%
  • NULL 9.9%

Verdict

Stanwell Tops has better internet

Stanwell Tops has better internet: scores 5.5/10 vs 2.5/10 (difference of 3.0), different technology (NULL vs FTTN).

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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.