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Melbourne Beats Sydney in Broadband Speed Battle
11 Aug
Summary
- Melbourne's median fixed broadband speed is 18.5% faster than Sydney's.
- Australia's national median fixed broadband speed is 162.34Mbps.
- NBN Co introduced a 2Gbps wholesale option in September 2025.
Melbourne has secured a victory in the ongoing debate about Australia's best city to live, with new statistics highlighting its superior fixed-line broadband speeds. Recent data indicates that Melbourne's median download speed surpasses Sydney's by approximately 18.5%.
Nationally, Australia's fixed broadband speeds are on an upward trend, now reaching a median of 162.34Mbps. This improvement is partly attributed to NBN Co's strategic speed-tier enhancements, including the introduction of a 2Gbps wholesale option in September 2025 for eligible premises.
Several factors may contribute to Melbourne's faster speeds, including a potentially higher proportion of fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) connections and greater access to private high-speed fibre networks. These technological advantages, coupled with varying user testing habits, could explain the city's leading performance.
While Australia's national ranking has climbed, a significant gap persists compared to global leaders like Singapore. Efforts to upgrade infrastructure and encourage uptake of higher-speed NBN plans continue to be crucial for further national improvement.
