Back Valley vs Inman Valley
The verdict
Back Valley rates higher for education (50 vs 43). Back Valley is closer to the coast (9.3 km vs 14.1 km).
Scores
Back ValleyInman Valley
| Back Valley | Inman Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 16 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 50 | 43 |
| Liveability | 6 | 8 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Back Valley | Inman Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 176 | 361 |
| Median age | 47 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,202 | $1,307 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.3% | 31.4% |
| Born in Australia | 83.0% | 82.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Back Valley Moderate Growth · Inman Valley Moderate Growth
Property
| Back Valley | Inman Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $350 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Back Valley | Inman Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 277 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,114 | 2,216 |
Back Valley is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Back Valley | Inman Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Valley · Inman Valley
Transport
| Back Valley | Inman Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 181 | 165 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 39.3 km | 32.4 km |
Liveability
| Back Valley | Inman Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.3 km | 14.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 68.8 km | 62.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.7 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.6 km | 14.7 km |
Population & growth
| Back Valley | Inman Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 176 | 361 |
| Estimated 2025 | 187 | 383 |
| Projected 2041 | 221 | 454 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.53% | 1.49% |
Common questions
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