Malua Bay 2536 vs Surf Beach 2536: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Malua Bay, NSW and Surf Beach, NSW.

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

Better Malua Bay 9/10 A+
VS
Surf Beach 6/10 B

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMalua Bay, NSWSurf Beach, NSW
Internet Score9/106/10
GradeA+B
Dominant TechnologyFTTPFTTN
Speed Range25-1000 Mbps25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)
NBN Premises1,8261,536
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected84.9%76.7%

Technology Mix

Malua Bay

  • FIXED WIRELESS 11%
  • FTTC 19.7%
  • FTTN 19.7%
  • FTTP 49.4%
  • SATELLITE 0.2%

Surf Beach

  • FIXED WIRELESS 10.1%
  • FTTN 55.7%
  • FTTP 34%
  • SATELLITE 0.2%

Verdict

Malua Bay has better internet

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