Backwater at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
19
Median age 64
The brief
What to know about Backwater.
The postcode for Backwater is 2365 (NSW).
Backwater (2365) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Backwater has roughly 19 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Backwater scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Backwater's population at 19, with a median age of 64. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 60% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
19
Median age
64
Family households
70%
Lone person
60%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
19
Median age: 64
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Backwater.
Local schools for Backwater
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Government School Catchment
Ben Lomond Public School
Bald Blair Public School
Guyra Central School
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Frequently asked
About Backwater.
- What is the Backwater postcode?
- Backwater is in the 2365 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- Where is Backwater?
- Backwater is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2365, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Backwater?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Backwater?
- There are 10 schools serving Backwater on this page, including Ben Lomond Public School, Bald Blair Public School, Guyra Central School.
- How walkable is Backwater?
- Backwater has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Backwater?
- Backwater is close to Mount Mitchell, Oban, Tubbamurra, Kookabookra, Llangothlin.
- What is the population of Backwater?
- The population of Backwater is approximately 19 (2021 Census). The median age is 64.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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