South Melbourne 3205 vs South Wharf 3006: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for South Melbourne, VIC and South Wharf, VIC.

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

Better South Melbourne 9/10 A+
VS
South Wharf 5.5/10 C+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSouth Melbourne, VICSouth Wharf, VIC
Internet Score9/105.5/10
GradeA+C+
Dominant TechnologyFTTPFTTB
Speed Range25-1000 Mbps25-80 Mbps
NBN Premises11,162281
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected85.2%100%

Technology Mix

South Melbourne

  • FTTB 19.1%
  • FTTC 12.2%
  • FTTN 23.8%
  • FTTP 38.6%
  • NULL 6.3%

South Wharf

  • FTTB 96.8%
  • FTTC 0.4%
  • FTTP 0.7%
  • NULL 2.1%

Verdict

South Melbourne has better internet

South Melbourne has better internet: scores 9.0/10 vs 5.5/10 (difference of 3.5), different technology (FTTP vs FTTB).

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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.