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Back Plains vs Sandy Camp

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Back Plains (975) sits above Sandy Camp (970).

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Back Plains and Sandy Camp side by side

MeasureBack PlainsSandy Camp
Renting
Owner occupied69.0%78.0%
Renter occupied11.0%13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby73
Average ICSEA975970
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population104104
Median age4251
Climate
Annual rainfall614 mm622 mm
Mean max, January30.9°C31.1°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 Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 970). Sandy Camp also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Back Plains vs Sandy Camp: common questions

Does Back Plains or Sandy Camp have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Back Plains scores 975 vs 970 in Sandy Camp. 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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