Backwater vs Mount Mitchell
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Mitchell (933) sits above Backwater (921). Mount Mitchell skews owner-occupied (72%), Backwater runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Backwater and Mount Mitchell side by side
| Measure | Backwater | Mount Mitchell |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | 933 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 19 | 106 |
| Median age | 64 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 923 mm | 922 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.3°C | 24.8°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
- Mount Mitchell edges out on average school ICSEA (933 vs 921).
Backwater vs Mount Mitchell: common questions
Does Backwater or Mount Mitchell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Mitchell scores 933 vs 921 in Backwater. 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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