Lambton 2299 vs Waratah West 2298: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Lambton, NSW and Waratah West, NSW.

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

Lambton 6/10 B
VS
Better Waratah West 9/10 A+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricLambton, NSWWaratah West, NSW
Internet Score6/109/10
GradeBA+
Dominant TechnologyFTTNFTTP
Speed Range25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)25-1000 Mbps
NBN Premises2,8451,335
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected80.5%78.9%

Technology Mix

Lambton

  • FTTN 66%
  • FTTP 34%
  • NULL 0%

Waratah West

  • FTTN 45.1%
  • FTTP 54.9%

Verdict

Waratah West has better internet

Waratah West has better internet: scores 9.0/10 vs 6.0/10 (difference of 3.0), different technology (FTTN vs FTTP).

Full Suburb Profiles

Lambton, NSW Full internet guide → Waratah West, NSW Full internet guide →

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.