Ryeford vs Back Plains

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ryeford (976) sits above Back Plains (975). Ryeford skews owner-occupied (90%), Back Plains runs more rental-dense (69% owner).

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Ryeford and Back Plains side by side

MeasureRyefordBack Plains
Renting
Owner occupied90.0%69.0%
Renter occupied29.0%11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby47
Average ICSEA976975
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population54104
Median age4942
Climate
Annual rainfall607 mm614 mm
Mean max, January31.2°C30.9°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
Ryeford edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 975).

Ryeford vs Back Plains: common questions

Does Ryeford or Back Plains have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ryeford scores 976 vs 975 in Back Plains. 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.