Hillcrest 5086 vs Lightsview: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Hillcrest, SA and Lightsview, SA.

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

Better Hillcrest 7.5/10 B+
VS
Lightsview 3.5/10 D+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricHillcrest, SALightsview, SA
Internet Score7.5/103.5/10
GradeB+D+
Dominant TechnologyFTTC
Speed Range25-100 Mbps
NBN Premises1,7412,967
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected81.7%N/A

Technology Mix

Hillcrest

  • FTTC 52.6%
  • FTTP 41.4%
  • HFC 6%

Lightsview

  • FTTC 0.5%
  • FTTN 1.7%
  • FTTP 5.3%
  • HFC 1.7%
  • NULL 90.8%

Verdict

Hillcrest has better internet

Hillcrest has better internet: scores 7.5/10 vs 3.5/10 (difference of 4.0), different technology (FTTC 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.