Internet Speed score
Broadband and mobile connectivity quality, latency, and digital-readiness signals for residents and remote workers.
Internet Speed in Sydney80/100
Internet Speed
Internet Speed in Sydney
Sydney has solid broadband and mobile performance, with the national broadband network supporting most households. Internet Speed in Sydney scores 80/100, placing it in the strong group of the indexed set.
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Module score
- 80/100
Fixed broadband median
200 Mbps
Solid fixed-broadband performance across the metro.
Mobile median
140 Mbps
Reliable 4G/5G mobile experience.
Coverage
Comprehensive
National broadband network reaches most residential areas.
Sydney internet speed data table
This HTML table mirrors the visible score cards so important comparison data is never trapped in a browser-only chart.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband median | 200 Mbps | Performance varies with suburb and access technology. |
| Mobile median | 140 Mbps | Hybrid work-friendly mobile productivity. |
| Coverage | Comprehensive | Service variety supports household choice. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney (this page) | 80/100 | Sydney has solid broadband and mobile performance, with the national broadband network supporting most households. |
| Melbourne | 86/100 | Melbourne offers fast fiber broadband and reliable mobile coverage, supporting a growing tech, design, and remote-work community. |
| Brisbane | 84/100 | Brisbane offers fast fiber broadband and reliable mobile coverage, supporting a growing tech and services economy. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Toowoomba | 50/100 | Toowoomba's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Ballarat | 50/100 | Ballarat's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Bendigo | 50/100 | Bendigo's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
Interpretation
Connectivity scoring weighs fixed broadband, mobile performance, and digital-readiness. Sydney scores well, with mixed broadband technologies in different suburbs. Across the indexed cities the internet speed average is 64/100, so Sydney is 16 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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