Backwater vs Bald Blair
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Backwater (921) sits above Bald Blair (918). Backwater skews owner-occupied (50%), Bald Blair runs more rental-dense (40% owner).
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| Measure | Backwater | Bald Blair |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | 918 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 19 | 53 |
| Median age | 64 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 923 mm | 827 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.3°C | 24.5°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
- Backwater edges out on average school ICSEA (921 vs 918).
Backwater vs Bald Blair: common questions
Does Backwater or Bald Blair have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Backwater scores 921 vs 918 in Bald Blair. 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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