Just a further update.
A search of our address on the NBN website now returns a "Great news! You are ready to connect" message as opposed to the "It's coming by…

Wrote a drama laden reply but lost it 😣
Basically ended up getting a result by calling the NBN people.
Was eventually advised by NBN (after he checked a different system) to…

No previous dwelling. Just a vacant block.

Hi Sethor
Nope just a regular straight out street number on an existing residential one dwelling only block

Hi echo_base
No not a sub-divided block. Just a vacant block in an established area.
Looks like I'll just have to make (more) calls tomorrow

Unfortunately we're on a contract.
However if they can't give us the service they said they could we may have an out

Hi Skcel
Thanks for the reply.
We have FTTN so don't know if that makes a difference re price.
Optus seem to give us different answers depending on who we speak too

Hi there
Long time lurker here. We are about to collect keys on our new build in an established suburb of WA (not a new "smart" estate).
Our builder has put certain…