Border Ranges vs Back Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Back Creek (999) sits above Border Ranges (965).
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Border Ranges and Back Creek side by side
| Measure | Border Ranges | Back Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $520/wk | $725/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 999 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1364 mm | 1344 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 28.9°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
- Back Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 965).
Border Ranges vs Back Creek: common questions
Does Border Ranges or Back Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Back Creek scores 999 vs 965 in Border Ranges. 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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