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Back Valley vs Inman Valley

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Back Valley (1001) sits above Inman Valley (1000).

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Back Valley and Inman Valley side by side

MeasureBack ValleyInman Valley
Renting
House rent$550/wk$350/wk
Unit rent$310/wk$273/wk
Owner occupied76.0%83.0%
Renter occupied9.0%11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby77
Average ICSEA10011000
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population176361
Median age4754
Climate
Annual rainfall723 mm863 mm
Mean max, January24.3°C24.2°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 Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 1000).

Back Valley vs Inman Valley: common questions

Does Back Valley or Inman Valley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Back Valley scores 1001 vs 1000 in Inman Valley. 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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