Parkes 2870 vs Tichborne 2870: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Parkes, NSW and Tichborne, NSW.

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

Better Parkes 6/10 B
VS
Tichborne 3/10 D+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricParkes, NSWTichborne, NSW
Internet Score6/103/10
GradeBD+
Dominant TechnologyFTTNFixed Wireless
Speed Range25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)25-75 Mbps
NBN Premises6,46330
FTTP UpgradeYesNo
Households Connected72.2%94.7%

Technology Mix

Parkes

  • FIXED WIRELESS 12.5%
  • FTTB 0.1%
  • FTTC 0%
  • FTTN 50.3%
  • FTTP 34.6%
  • HFC 0.1%
  • NULL 1.1%
  • SATELLITE 1.4%

Tichborne

  • FIXED WIRELESS 93.3%
  • NULL 3.3%
  • SATELLITE 3.3%

Verdict

Parkes has better internet

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

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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.