Picking an NBN plan for a family is not about buying the fastest speed. It is about buying enough speed for everyone in the house at the same time, without paying for speed nobody uses. A family of four streaming, gaming and working from home at once needs a very different plan to a couple who mostly browse and watch one show a night.
Here are seven plans worth comparing, with real prices checked on 9 November 2026. Every plan below has unlimited data and no lock-in contract, so you can switch when the intro discount runs out. Prices are the intro price first, then the ongoing monthly price. If you are not sure what speed your address can get, you can check your address on the NBN Co website before you sign up.
Best NBN plans for families at a glance
| Best for | Plan | Speed | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small families | amaysim NBN 50 | 50 Mbps | $45/mo for 6 months, then $85/mo |
| Budget NBN 50 | Dodo NBN 50 | 50 Mbps | $57.99/mo for 6 months, then $87.99/mo |
| Busy families | Kogan NBN 100 | 100 Mbps | $69.90/mo for 12 months, then $85.90/mo |
| Big families on fibre | Kogan NBN 500 | 500 Mbps | $69.90/mo for 12 months, then $85.90/mo |
| Gamers and creators | SpinTel NBN 1000 | 1,000 Mbps | $76/mo for 6 months, then $104.95/mo |
| Huge households | Superloop NBN 2000 | 2,000 Mbps | $148/mo for 6 months, then $168/mo |
| Light users | Kogan NBN 25 | 25 Mbps | $47.90/mo for 12 months, then $70.90/mo |
Prices change often, and intro offers end. Always check the current price with the provider before you sign up.
1. amaysim NBN 50 — best for small families
Best for: a household of two or three people who stream in HD, make video calls and work from home.
amaysim’s NBN 50 plan costs $45 a month for the first six months, then $85 a month after that. The discount is part of a Black Friday deal that runs until 30 November 2026. It reports a typical evening speed of 49 Mbps, so it should hold up between 7pm and 11pm when everyone is home. The first year costs $780, then $1,020 a year after that.
NBN 50 is the most popular speed tier in the country, and for good reason. It is enough for a couple or a small family streaming HD on a couple of screens while someone else is on a video call. If your household is small and your budget is tight, this is the cheapest way into a solid family plan right now.
2. Dodo NBN 50 — best budget NBN 50
Best for: families who want a cheap NBN 50 plan without a Black Friday deadline.
Dodo’s NBN 50 plan costs $57.99 a month for the first six months, then $87.99 a month. The $30-a-month discount runs until 8 December 2026. It is not quite as cheap as amaysim’s deal, but it is a straightforward alternative if you miss the Black Friday window or prefer Dodo’s service.
Like every plan on this list, it comes with unlimited data and no lock-in contract. That matters for families: if the speed does not hold up in the evening, you can leave without paying an exit fee.
3. Kogan NBN 100 — best for busy families
Best for: larger households where several people are online at once.
Kogan’s NBN 100 plan costs $69.90 a month for the first 12 months, then $85.90 a month. Kogan reports a typical evening speed of 98 Mbps, which is about as close to the advertised 100 Mbps as you can get. The first year costs $838.80.
This is the sweet spot for a busy family. Four people can stream in 4K, join video calls and download games at the same time without stepping on each other. The catch is that NBN 100 is mainly for homes on FTTN, FTTB or FTTC connections. If your home has fibre to the premises or HFC cable, you will be offered NBN 500 instead, usually at the same price.
4. Kogan NBN 500 — best for big families on fibre
Best for: big households on FTTP or HFC who want a lot of speed for the price of NBN 100.
Kogan’s NBN 500 plan costs the same as its NBN 100 plan: $69.90 a month for the first 12 months, then $85.90 a month. The difference is the speed. You get 500 Mbps instead of 100 Mbps, five times faster, for the same money. Kogan reports a typical evening speed of 500 Mbps.
NBN 500 is the new mainstream fast tier. It effectively replaced NBN 100 for homes on fibre and HFC, and it suits households with lots of devices, big downloads and several 4K streams running at once. If your address can get it, there is little reason to pay the same price for the slower NBN 100 plan.
One thing to watch: Kogan’s ongoing price of $85.90 is not the cheapest NBN 500 plan once the discount ends. Exetel charges a flat $80 a month for its NBN 500 plan with no intro offer at all, so it works out cheaper from month 13 onwards.
5. SpinTel NBN 1000 — best for gamers and creators
Best for: households with serious gamers, content creators, or anyone moving very large files.
SpinTel’s NBN 1000 plan costs $76 a month for the first six months, then $104.95 a month. The first year costs $1,085.70. It reports a typical evening speed of 1,000 Mbps, and it is one of the cheapest ways into gigabit internet right now.
For most families this is more speed than they need. But if your household has gamers downloading 100GB games, someone uploading video, and four people streaming at once, the extra headroom is real. NBN 1000 is only available on FTTP and HFC connections, and you will need a decent Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 router to actually use the speed.
6. Superloop NBN 2000 — best for huge households
Best for: very large or share households that want the fastest NBN speed available.
Superloop’s NBN 2000 plan costs $148 a month for the first six months, then $168 a month. The first year costs $1,896. It reports typical evening speeds of around 1,700 Mbps, which is the fastest home internet you can buy on the NBN.
Be honest with yourself before choosing this one. NBN 2000 is overkill for most families, and it only works on FTTP or HFC. Upload speeds are up to 200 Mbps on fibre but only 100 Mbps on HFC cable. Unless your household is large, always online, and already owns a high-end router, NBN 500 or NBN 1000 will feel just as fast for a lot less money.
7. Kogan NBN 25 — best for light users
Best for: small households, or families who mostly browse, email and watch one stream at a time.
Kogan’s NBN 25 plan costs $47.90 a month for the first 12 months, then $70.90 a month. It reports a typical evening speed of 25 Mbps and a typical evening upload speed of 8 Mbps, which is better than many NBN 25 plans. The first year costs $574.80.
NBN 25 suits a household of one or two people. For a family it is usually too slow once two people are streaming at the same time, especially in the evening. But if your budget is tight and your usage is light, it is the cheapest plan on this list and a fair place to start. You can always step up to NBN 50 later.
What speed does your family actually need?
The right speed depends on how many people are online at once, not on how fast the plan sounds. As a rough guide:
- NBN 25: one or two people, light browsing, email, one HD stream at a time.
- NBN 50: two to four people, HD streaming, video calls, working from home. This suits most families.
- NBN 100: larger households, several 4K streams, gaming and big downloads at the same time.
- NBN 500: big households on fibre or HFC, heavy use, lots of connected devices.
- NBN 1000 and above: power users, gamers, creators, and very large households.
The average household now uses around 574GB of data a month and has more than 25 connected devices, so the speed you need has crept up over the years. If you are still deciding between tiers, our guide on what speed NBN you need walks through it household by household.
How to pick the right plan
Check your connection type first. Homes on fibre to the premises (FTTP) or HFC cable can get NBN 500, 1000 and 2000. Homes on FTTN, FTTB or FTTC are capped at NBN 100. There is no point comparing gigabit plans if your address cannot get them.
Look at the typical evening speed, not the headline speed. The advertised speed is a maximum. The typical evening speed, measured between 7pm and 11pm, is what you will actually get when the whole family is online. The ACCC’s final broadband report, published in June 2026, found that fixed-line NBN connections delivered an average of 99.4% of their plan speed during busy evening hours, so most providers now come close to what they advertise.
Compare the ongoing price, not just the intro price. Almost every cheap NBN plan is a discount for the first six or twelve months. The ongoing price is what you will pay for years. Work out the first-year cost, then check what the plan costs after that.
Do not pay for a lock-in contract. All the plans on this list are month-to-month. That is what you want. If the speed drops in the evening or the price jumps after the discount, you can switch providers without a fee. If your connection keeps slowing down, our guide on how to fix slow NBN covers the checks to run before you blame the plan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best NBN plan for a family of four?
For most families of four, NBN 50 or NBN 100 is enough. NBN 50 handles HD streaming and video calls for two to four people. Step up to NBN 100 if several people stream in 4K, game online, or work from home at the same time.
Is NBN 100 worth it over NBN 50 for a family?
Often, yes, because the price gap is small right now. Kogan’s NBN 100 plan costs $69.90 a month for the first year, while the cheapest NBN 50 plans start at $45 to $58 a month for six months and then rise to $85 or more. On fibre or HFC, NBN 500 costs the same as NBN 100, so it is worth taking the faster tier.
How much does the average family pay for NBN?
NBN 50 plans average around $86 a month at full price, according to comparison data. With intro discounts, many families pay $45 to $70 a month for the first six to twelve months, then the full price after that.
Can I change my NBN plan if it is too slow?
Yes. NBN plans are usually month-to-month with no lock-in, so you can upgrade to a faster tier with the same provider or switch providers entirely. Changing speed tiers with the same provider usually takes effect within a day or two.
Do I need a new modem for a faster NBN plan?
Not always, but an old modem can hold you back. If you move to NBN 500 or faster, you need a modem and router that can actually deliver those speeds over Wi-Fi. A Wi-Fi 6 router is a sensible minimum for NBN 500, and Wi-Fi 7 for NBN 1000 and above.
Prices in this article were checked on 9 November 2026. Intro offers end on the dates shown, and providers change prices often, so confirm the current price before you sign up.
