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Numbaa vs Back Forest

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Numbaa (960) sits above Back Forest (957). Back Forest skews owner-occupied (94%), Numbaa runs more rental-dense (65% owner).

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Numbaa and Back Forest side by side

MeasureNumbaaBack Forest
Renting
House rent$610/wk$800/wk
Unit rent$470/wk–
Owner occupied65.0%94.0%
Renter occupied23.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1618
Average ICSEA960957
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population12291
Median age4556
Climate
Annual rainfall1014 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
Numbaa edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 957).

Numbaa vs Back Forest: common questions

Does Numbaa or Back Forest have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Numbaa scores 960 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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