Sandy Point 3959 vs Tidal River 3960: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Sandy Point, VIC and Tidal River, VIC.

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

Better Sandy Point 9/10 A+
VS
Tidal River 2.5/10 D

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSandy Point, VICTidal River, VIC
Internet Score9/102.5/10
GradeA+D
Dominant TechnologyFTTPSatellite
Speed Range25-1000 Mbps12-25 Mbps
NBN Premises7736
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected71%N/A

Technology Mix

Sandy Point

  • FIXED WIRELESS 6.5%
  • FTTN 46.4%
  • FTTP 47%
  • SATELLITE 0.1%

Tidal River

  • SATELLITE 100%

Verdict

Sandy Point has better internet

Sandy Point has better internet: scores 9.0/10 vs 2.5/10 (difference of 6.5), different technology (FTTP vs Satellite).

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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.