Side by sideSuburb comparison

Woodside vs Back Creek.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Woodside edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woodside (928) sits above Back Creek (918).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Woodside edges out on average school ICSEA (928 vs 918).

Common questionsWoodside vs Back Creek

Common questions

Does Woodside or Back Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woodside scores 928 vs 918 in Back Creek. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Woodside
Metric
Back Creek

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$245/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
25.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
59
Population
1,622
59
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
8
928
Avg ICSEA
918

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).