Lord Howe Island 2898 vs South West Rocks 2431: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Lord Howe Island, NSW and South West Rocks, NSW.

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

Lord Howe Island 2.5/10 D
VS
Better South West Rocks 6/10 B

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricLord Howe Island, NSWSouth West Rocks, NSW
Internet Score2.5/106/10
GradeDB
Dominant TechnologySatelliteFTTN
Speed Range12-25 Mbps25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)
NBN Premises784,164
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected89.4%73.5%

Technology Mix

Lord Howe Island

  • NULL 37.2%
  • SATELLITE 62.8%

South West Rocks

  • FIXED WIRELESS 10.6%
  • FTTC 8%
  • FTTN 48.3%
  • FTTP 32.2%
  • NULL 0.9%

Verdict

South West Rocks has better internet

South West Rocks has better internet: scores 6.0/10 vs 2.5/10 (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.