Side by sideSuburb comparison

Back Forest vs Far Meadow.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Far Meadow (993) sits above Back Forest (957).

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

Far Meadow edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 957).

Common questionsBack Forest vs Far Meadow

Common questions

Does Back Forest or Far Meadow have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Far Meadow scores 993 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.

The numbers behind the take

Back Forest
Metric
Far Meadow

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$252/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
94.0%
Owner occupied
89.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
91
Population
209
56
Median age
60

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
8
957
Avg ICSEA
993

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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