Northdown 7307 vs Shearwater 7307: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Northdown, TAS and Shearwater, TAS.

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

Northdown 3/10 D+
VS
Better Shearwater 6/10 B

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricNorthdown, TASShearwater, TAS
Internet Score3/106/10
GradeD+B
Dominant TechnologyFixed WirelessFTTN
Speed Range25-75 Mbps25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)
NBN Premises1221,331
FTTP UpgradeNoYes
Households Connected93.1%81.1%

Technology Mix

Northdown

  • FIXED WIRELESS 100%

Shearwater

  • FIXED WIRELESS 0.2%
  • FTTN 65.4%
  • FTTP 34.5%

Verdict

Shearwater has better internet

Shearwater has better internet: scores 6.0/10 vs 3.0/10 (difference of 3.0), different technology (Fixed Wireless 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.