Back Forest vs Brundee
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Back Forest (957) sits above Brundee (953). Back Forest skews owner-occupied (94%), Brundee runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Back Forest and Brundee side by side
| Measure | Back Forest | Brundee |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $800/wk | $610/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 953 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 91 | 49 |
| Median age | 56 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1061 mm | 945 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.6°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
- Back Forest edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 953). Brundee also has a higher family-household share (127% vs 88%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Back Forest vs Brundee: common questions
Does Back Forest or Brundee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Back Forest scores 957 vs 953 in Brundee. 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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