Back Forest vs Far Meadow
The verdict
Back Forest is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.75M versus $2.70M in Far Meadow. Far Meadow is closer to the coast (4.9 km vs 6.6 km).
Scores
Back ForestFar Meadow
| Back Forest | Far Meadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 53 | 55 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Back Forest | Far Meadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 91 | 209 |
| Median age | 56 | 60 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,374 | $1,930 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 39.9% |
| Born in Australia | 86.8% | 80.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: Back Forest High Growth · Far Meadow High Growth
Property
| Back Forest | Far Meadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.75M | $2.70M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $795 | $795 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Back Forest | Far Meadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 1,435 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 957 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,198 | 5,263 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Back Forest | Far Meadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Back Forest · Far Meadow
Transport
| Back Forest | Far Meadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.7 km | 5.1 km |
Liveability
| Back Forest | Far Meadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 4.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 117.9 km | 115.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.7 km | 4.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.5 km | 10.9 km |
Population & growth
| Back Forest | Far Meadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 91 | 209 |
| Estimated 2025 | 92 | 211 |
| Projected 2041 | 131 | 301 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.27% | 0.24% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Back Forest or Far Meadow?
Back Forest is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.75M versus $2.70M.
Which has better public transport, Back Forest or Far Meadow?
Back Forest and Far Meadow have similar transport scores.
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