Jaspers Brush vs Back Forest

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jaspers Brush (977) sits above Back Forest (957).

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Jaspers Brush and Back Forest side by side

MeasureJaspers BrushBack Forest
Price and market
Median house$2,225,000–
Median unit$343,440–
House price change, 12 months-23.9%–
Renting
House rent$800/wk$800/wk
Owner occupied85.0%94.0%
Renter occupied13.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1318
Average ICSEA977957
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population36291
Median age5556
Climate
Annual rainfall1186 mm1061 mm
Mean max, January26.7°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
Jaspers Brush edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 957).

Jaspers Brush vs Back Forest: common questions

Does Jaspers Brush or Back Forest have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jaspers Brush scores 977 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.