Back Forest vs Bolong
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bolong (962) sits above Back Forest (957). Back Forest skews owner-occupied (94%), Bolong runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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Back Forest and Bolong side by side
| Measure | Back Forest | Bolong |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $800/wk | $610/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 962 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 91 | 94 |
| Median age | 56 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1061 mm | 1001 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Bolong edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 957). Back Forest also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Back Forest vs Bolong: common questions
Does Back Forest or Bolong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bolong scores 962 vs 957 in Back Forest. 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.
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