Back Valley vs Waitpinga
The verdict
Waitpinga rates higher for education (62 vs 50). Waitpinga is closer to the coast (3.8 km vs 9.3 km).
Scores
Back ValleyWaitpinga
| Back Valley | Waitpinga | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 21 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 50 | 62 |
| Liveability | 6 | 6 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Back Valley | Waitpinga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 176 | 374 |
| Median age | 47 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,202 | $1,515 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.3% | 38.5% |
| Born in Australia | 83.0% | 83.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Back Valley Moderate Growth · Waitpinga Moderate Growth
Property
| Back Valley | Waitpinga | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $590 |
| 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 | Waitpinga | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 267 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,114 | 1,604 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Back Valley | Waitpinga | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Waitpinga
Transport
| Back Valley | Waitpinga | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 39.3 km | 45.6 km |
Liveability
| Back Valley | Waitpinga | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| 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 | 3.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 68.8 km | 75.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.7 km | 4.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.6 km | 10.8 km |
Population & growth
| Back Valley | Waitpinga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 176 | 374 |
| Estimated 2025 | 187 | 396 |
| Projected 2041 | 221 | 470 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.53% | 1.44% |
Common questions
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Back Valley and Waitpinga have similar transport scores.
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