Essendon West 3040 vs Niddrie 3042: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Essendon West, VIC and Niddrie, VIC.

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

Essendon West 4.5/10 C
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Better Niddrie 7.5/10 B+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricEssendon West, VICNiddrie, VIC
Internet Score4.5/107.5/10
GradeCB+
Dominant TechnologyHFCFTTC
Speed Range25-250 Mbps25-100 Mbps
NBN Premises7773,088
FTTP UpgradeNoYes
Households Connected82.3%82.6%

Technology Mix

Essendon West

  • FTTP 4.8%
  • HFC 95.2%

Niddrie

  • FTTB 2.2%
  • FTTC 33.9%
  • FTTP 30.6%
  • HFC 32.6%
  • NULL 0.6%

Verdict

Niddrie has better internet

Niddrie has better internet: scores 7.5/10 vs 4.5/10 (difference of 3.0), different technology (HFC vs FTTC).

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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.