Little Bay 2036 vs Malabar 2036: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Little Bay, NSW and Malabar, NSW.

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

Little Bay 4.5/10 C
VS
Better Malabar 7.5/10 B+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricLittle Bay, NSWMalabar, NSW
Internet Score4.5/107.5/10
GradeCB+
Dominant TechnologyFTTC
Speed Range25-100 Mbps
NBN Premises2,4391,664
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected81.2%76.6%

Technology Mix

Little Bay

  • FTTC 12.5%
  • FTTP 16.4%
  • HFC 21%
  • NULL 50.2%

Malabar

  • FTTC 49.1%
  • FTTP 38%
  • HFC 12.9%
  • NULL 0.1%

Verdict

Malabar has better internet

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

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.