Side by sideSuburb comparison

Back Creek vs Baraimal.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Baraimal edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Baraimal (938) sits above Back Creek (933).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Baraimal edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 933).

Common questionsBack Creek vs Baraimal

Common questions

Does Back Creek or Baraimal have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Baraimal scores 938 vs 933 in Back Creek. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Back Creek
Metric
Baraimal

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$310/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$264/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
45,938
Population
15,477
44
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
5
933
Avg ICSEA
938

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).