Lakewood 6431 vs South Boulder 6432: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Lakewood, WA and South Boulder, WA.

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

Lakewood 1.5/10 D
VS
Better South Boulder 5/10 C+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricLakewood, WASouth Boulder, WA
Internet Score1.5/105/10
GradeDC+
Dominant TechnologySatelliteFTTN
Speed Range12-25 Mbps25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)
NBN Premises2971
FTTP UpgradeNoYes
Households ConnectedN/A73.5%

Technology Mix

Lakewood

  • SATELLITE 100%

South Boulder

  • FTTN 80.9%
  • FTTP 18.9%
  • NULL 0.1%

Verdict

South Boulder has better internet

South Boulder has better internet: scores 5.0/10 vs 1.5/10 (difference of 3.5), different technology (Satellite 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.