The NBN is fast being rolled out across the country. While a number of suburbs already have the service, you’re probably curious to know when YOUR area is getting NBN if it hasn’t already. We’ll break it down by state and then by postcode to see when your area is scheduled to get NBN. Click below to see what’s going on in your state and which type of NBN connection your suburb is going to get.
- NBN Rollout in NSW
- NBN Rollout in ACT
- NBN Rollout in VIC
- NBN Rollout in QLD
- NBN Rollout in SA
- NBN Rollout in WA
Types of NBN Connection
There are three main types of NBN connection – fixed-line, fixed wireless and SkyMuster satellite. The following report focuses on fixed line connections, which are further broken down into a three categories:
- FTTN – ‘Fibre to the Node’: Is the most common type of NBN connection, using fibre cables to a node in a local area, and the existing copper phone line connection from the node to the home.
- FTTC – ‘Fibre to the Curb’: Or ‘Kerb’ if you’re a stickler for grammar. This uses a fibre connection literally to the kerb of nearby homes, and copper home lines are then used from the kerb to the home.
- FTTP – ‘Fibre to the Premises’: This ditches the copper line entirely and brings fibre cables right up to your front door. Fewer suburbs have this type of connection, but it affords the fastest and most reliable speeds – usually.
Out of the three connections, FTTN is the most widely rolled-out, but FTTC and FTTP largely provide greater bandwidth capacity and faster speeds.
NBN Rollout Schedule & Postcodes
If you aren’t on the NBN yet, read below to see if your area is on the list for rollout in early 2018. Also find out which type of connection is coming to your suburb, which can ultimately determine how fast your connection is likely to be. Once your suburb is connected, you have 18 months to sign up to an NBN plan before your old service is cut off.
The map below lists postcodes due to be connected to the NBN in the near future.
NBN Rollout Schedule NSW
The following suburbs are scheduled to be connected to the NBN between April and June 2018, except for 2587 – Harden, which is due to be rolled out between January and March 2018.
- 2008: Darlington – FTTC
- 2019: Botany – FTTC
- 2074: Turramurra – FTTN
- 2077: Hornsby – FTTC
- 2085: Belrose, FTTN
- 2101: Elanora Heights – FTTC
- 2102: Warriewood – FTTC
- 2103: Mona Vale – FTTC
- 2104: Bayview – FTTC
- 2106: Newport – FTTC
- 2128: Silverwater -FTTC
- 2140: Homebush West – FTTC
- 2172: Voyager Point – FTTN
- 2175: Horsley Park – FTTN
- 2178: Kemps Creek – FTTN
- 2205: Arncliffe – FTTC
- 2211: Padstow – FTTC
- 2216: Rockdale – FTTC
- 2227: Gymea – FTTC
- 2228: Miranda – FTTC
- 2229: Caringbah – FTTC
- 2232: Kirrawee – FTTC
- 2358: Uralla – FTTN
- 2390: Narrabri – FTTC
- 2402: Warialda – FTTC
- 2431: South West Rocks – FTTN
- 2445: Lake Cathie – FTTN
- 2447: Macksville – FTTN
- 2474: Kyogle – FTTN
- 2550: Tathra – FTTN
- 2551: Eden – FTTN
- 2583: Crookwell – FTTN
- 2587: Harden – FTTN (January to March 2018)
- 2647: Mulwala – FTTC
- 2710: Deniliquin – FTTN
- 2750: South Penrith – FTTN
- 2754: North Richmond – FTTN
- 2757: Kurmond – FTTN
- 2773: Glenbrook – FTTC
- 2776: Faulconbridge – FTTC
- 2777: Winmalee – FTTC
- 2778: Woodford – FTTC
- 2779: Hazelbrook – FTTC
- 2790: Littleton – FTTN
- 2825: Nyngan – FTTC
- 2832: Walgett – FTTC
- 2845: Wallerawang – FTTN
- 2847: Portland – FTTN
With the NBN on its way to your suburb, it’s time to start thinking about plans. Here is a selection:
NBN Rollout Schedule ACT
Three out of the four suburbs rolling out NBN in the ACT are schedule for between April and June 2018. Curtin, 2605 is scheduled for July 2018.
- 2600: Yarralumla – FTTN
- 2605: Curtin – FTTN (July 2018)
- 2905: Calwell – FTTC
- 2906: Conder – FTTN
Here is a taste of NBN plans to consider:
NBN Rollout Schedule VIC
Victoria is gearing up for a significant NBN rollout, with the bulk scheduled for between April and June 2018, while the rest are highlighted with their corresponding dates below.
- 3011: Footscray – FTTC
- 3023: Burnside – FTTN
- 3024: Wyndham Vale – FTTC
- 3027: Williams Landing – FTTC
- 3028: Altona Meadows – FTTC
- 3044: Pascoe Vale – FTTC
- 3058: Coburg – FTTC
- 3059: Greenvale – FTTN
- 3074: Thomastown – FTTC
- 3075: Lalor – FTTC
- 3081: Heidelberg Heights – FTTC
- 3084: Viewbank – FTTC
- 3121: Richmond – FTTC
- 3140: Lilydale – FTTC
- 3156: Lysterfield – FTTN (Jan-Mar 2018)
- 3196: Chelsea – FTTC
- 3198: Seaford – FTTC
- 3199: Frankston – FTTC
- 3200: Frankston North – FTTC
- 3350: Redan – FTTC (Jan-Mar 2018)
- 3377: Ararat – FTTN
- 3380: Stawell – FTTC
- 3525: Charlton – FTTN
- 3717: Yea – FTTC
- 3750: Wollert – FTTC
- 3803: Hallam – FTTC
- 3804: Narre Warren North – FTTC
- 3911: Langwarrin South – FTTC
- 3977: Cranbourne – FTTN
Ready to start planning for the NBN’s arrival? Here is a taste of the plans you will find:
NBN Rollout Schedule QLD
All of Queensland’s suburbs featured are due to be rolled out between April and June 2018. Most are Fibre to the Node connections, though some are Fibre to the Curb.
- 4131: Meadowbrook – FTTN
- 4133: Waterford – FTTN
- 4227: Varsity Lakes – FTTN
- 4271: Tamborine Mountain – FTTC
- 4362: Allora – FTTN
- 4662: Torbanlea – FTTN
- 4680: Wurdong Heights – FTTC
If you live in one of these areas, it’s time to start thinking about an NBN plan:
NBN Rollout Schedule SA
The following South Australian suburbs are due to be connected to the NBN between April and June 2018. It looks like there may be a bit of ‘suburb envy’ between Craigmore and Davoren Park, with the former getting FTTC and the latter getting FTTN! It’s about to kick off in the north of Adelaide!
- 5007: Brompton – FTTC
- 5023: Seaton – FTTN
- 5076: Athelstone – FTTN
- 5113: Davoren Park – FTTN
- 5114: Craigmore – FTTC
- 5210: Mount Compass – FTTN
Whatever type of connection you’re due to receive, it’s time to start looking at plans:
NBN Rollout Schedule WA
The suburbs listed below are due for NBN connection between April and June 2018, with the exception of East Carnavron, which is due to go live in May. Banksia Grove lucked out to get Fibre to the Premises (FTTP). We imagine their Mariginiup neighbours might be feeling a bit jealous!
- 6021: Balcatta – FTTN
- 6031: Banksia Grove – FTTP
- 6050: Mount Lawley – FTTN
- 6061: Balga – FTTN
- 6078: Mariginiup – FTTC
- 6537: Denham – FTTN
- 6701: East Carnavron – FTTN (May)
If you’re ready to look at NBN plans, here is a selection to consider:
What do I do when NBN comes to my suburb?
If your current provider also offers NBN, you may not have to do anything! Your provider may have an ‘NBN ready’ plan pack, with free NBN transition and shutting down of your old ADSL connection. Plan prices may not change, but you may have to spend more to get a better speed. Some other tips are:
- Look at getting on the fastest plan you can afford
- Make sure your wireless router is ready for the NBN.
- Have a look at the cheapest NBN deals
- Look at the top NBN providers in Australia
In any case, it never hurts to reconsider your options. The NBN rolling out may be a good time to review the provider you are with and whether they are really fulfilling your needs. Aside from contracts, it may not hurt to switch! The NBN is not without its bumps in the road, but it should still be an exciting time if you’re about to be connected.
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