Dobies Bight vs Backmede
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Backmede (909) sits above Dobies Bight (904). Dobies Bight skews owner-occupied (84%), Backmede runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Dobies Bight and Backmede side by side
| Measure | Dobies Bight | Backmede |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,300,000 |
| Median unit | – | $205,920 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 904 | 909 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 117 | 153 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 978 mm | 1022 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 30.8°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
- Backmede edges out on average school ICSEA (909 vs 904).
Dobies Bight vs Backmede: common questions
Does Dobies Bight or Backmede have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Backmede scores 909 vs 904 in Dobies Bight. 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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