Internet Speed score
Broadband and mobile connectivity quality, latency, and digital-readiness signals for residents and remote workers.
Internet Speed in Brisbane84/100
Internet Speed
Internet Speed in Brisbane
Brisbane offers fast fiber broadband and reliable mobile coverage, supporting a growing tech and services economy. Internet Speed in Brisbane scores 84/100, placing it in the strong group of the indexed set.
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Module score
- 84/100
Fixed broadband median
220 Mbps
Strong fixed-broadband performance for remote work.
Mobile median
130 Mbps
Reliable 4G/5G mobile experience.
Coverage
Comprehensive
Fiber footprint reaches most residential areas.
Brisbane internet speed data table
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| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband median | 220 Mbps | Solid for streaming, calls, and large-file workflows. |
| Mobile median | 130 Mbps | Hybrid work-friendly mobile productivity. |
| Coverage | Comprehensive | Service availability is broad. |
Internet Speed city comparison
A crawlable comparison across a selection of same-country and top-scoring cities. The complete set is reachable via the rankings, the cities index, and each city profile.
| City | Score | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane (this page) | 84/100 | Brisbane offers fast fiber broadband and reliable mobile coverage, supporting a growing tech and services economy. |
| Melbourne | 86/100 | Melbourne offers fast fiber broadband and reliable mobile coverage, supporting a growing tech, design, and remote-work community. |
| Sydney | 80/100 | Sydney has solid broadband and mobile performance, with the national broadband network supporting most households. |
| Perth | 80/100 | Perth offers reliable fiber and mobile networks supporting digital services and remote work. |
| Canberra | 77/100 | Canberra's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Adelaide | 76/100 | Adelaide's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Hobart | 76/100 | Hobart's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Gold Coast | 75/100 | Gold Coast's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Newcastle | 75/100 | Newcastle's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Sunshine Coast | 73/100 | Sunshine Coast's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Wollongong | 72/100 | Wollongong's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Geelong | 72/100 | Geelong's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Cairns | 70/100 | Cairns's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Darwin | 69/100 | Darwin's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Frankston | 65/100 | Frankston's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Gladstone | 63/100 | Gladstone's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Bathurst | 63/100 | Bathurst's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Central Coast | 61/100 | Central Coast's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Bundaberg | 61/100 | Bundaberg's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Kalgoorlie | 61/100 | Kalgoorlie's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Ipswich | 61/100 | Ipswich's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Hervey Bay | 61/100 | Hervey Bay's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Warrnambool | 61/100 | Warrnambool's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Caloundra | 60/100 | Caloundra's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Tamworth | 59/100 | Tamworth's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Dubbo | 59/100 | Dubbo's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Shepparton | 59/100 | Shepparton's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Alice Springs | 57/100 | Alice Springs's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Mount Gambier | 56/100 | Mount Gambier's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Orange | 56/100 | Orange's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Townsville | 50/100 | Townsville's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
Interpretation
Connectivity scoring weighs fixed and mobile performance and digital-readiness depth. Australia's NBN footprint reaches Brisbane broadly. Across the indexed cities the internet speed average is 65/100, so Brisbane is 19 points above the median. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 2 institutional references.
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Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
2 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- International Telecommunication Union: Measuring Digital Development
Used as the connectivity reference for national and city-level digital-readiness signals.
- Ookla: Speedtest Global Index
Used as a directional speed and latency reference for city connectivity scoring.
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