Backwater vs Oban
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Backwater (921) sits above Oban (907).
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Backwater and Oban side by side
| Measure | Backwater | Oban |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | 907 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 19 | 7 |
| Median age | 64 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 923 mm | 871 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.3°C | 24.3°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 907).
Backwater vs Oban: common questions
Does Backwater or Oban have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Backwater scores 921 vs 907 in Oban. 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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