Side by sideSuburb comparison

Backy Point vs Fitzgerald Bay.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Backy Point edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Backy Point (909) sits above Fitzgerald Bay (895).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Backy Point edges out on average school ICSEA (909 vs 895).

Common questionsBacky Point vs Fitzgerald Bay

Common questions

Does Backy Point or Fitzgerald Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Backy Point scores 909 vs 895 in Fitzgerald Bay. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Backy Point
Metric
Fitzgerald Bay

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
88
Population
88
66
Median age
66

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
17
909
Avg ICSEA
895

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).