Without starting another advanced class in statistics, @postulative steps to locate his FTTP node deserves consideration?
Not all NBN connections are created equal. The ACCC reports may suggest to some that FTTN performs just as well as FTTP and HFC (CVC issues excepted)? Educated users know otherwise!
FTTN is the most common connection type. The available service speed depends on distance and copper condition. The NBN performance results do not relate the speed data collected accordingly.
Statistically the data analysis mess side steps the bias this might introduce. Within tiers both line condition and CVC have effects on performance. And the question of whether the sample points selected (distance and copper condition variable) are truely representative remains untestable?
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Perhaps FTTN should be charged the same way that ADSL is? One fee, speed not charged by tiers. All users are treated equal paying for total data consumed (variable) and the line connection (common fixed cost across every user)? The ACCC results would take on a whole new meaning in that scenario!
All the discussion on the published NBN performance statistics has been insightful, but more worthy of a 201 level class than a 101, or basic high school maths. Does the degree of ignorance raise this is to 301. String theory appears simpler to explain. 
If node location is now a state security secret, with some possibility of seeing reporters raided and whistle blowers jailed, is there anything else that might help? At least for now the NBN wireless tower locations are available on line. Those in our area even have published local council development applications. If FW users can know where and how far away a tower is (determining as a result likely speed tiers and performance outcomes) surely knowing where your local FTTN node is and copper distance is no greater a risk to state security?
Certainly ‘Dial Before You Dig’ will know the locations. Although a good guess is any one with a node nearby the front gate will not need a permit to find a node location. It would seem irresponsible for DBYD to not provide this advice, or to require the recipients of their services to sign onto a state secrecy agreement.
