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Far Meadow vs Back Forest

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Far Meadow (993) sits above Back Forest (957).

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Far Meadow and Back Forest side by side

MeasureFar MeadowBack Forest
Renting
House rent$800/wk$800/wk
Owner occupied89.0%94.0%
Renter occupied11.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby818
Average ICSEA993957
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population20991
Median age6056
Climate
Annual rainfall1061 mm1061 mm
Mean max, January26.3°C26.3°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
Far Meadow edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 957).

Far Meadow vs Back Forest: common questions

Does Far Meadow or Back Forest have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Far Meadow scores 993 vs 957 in Back Forest. 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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