Backwater vs Wards Mistake
The verdict
Wards Mistake rates higher for education (37 vs 0). Wards Mistake is closer to the coast (103.3 km vs 117.2 km).
Scores
BackwaterWards Mistake
| Backwater | Wards Mistake | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8 | 19 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 0 | 37 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Backwater | Wards Mistake | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19 | 27 |
| Median age | 64 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $900 | $1,316 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 23.1% |
| Born in Australia | 47.4% | 92.6% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.1 |
Growth: Backwater Stable · Wards Mistake Stable
Property
| Backwater | Wards Mistake | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $377 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Backwater | Wards Mistake | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 5,263 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,790 | 0 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Backwater | Wards Mistake | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Backwater · Wards Mistake
Transport
| Backwater | Wards Mistake | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 22.9 km | 33.3 km |
Liveability
| Backwater | Wards Mistake | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 790 | 790 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 117.2 km | 103.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 430.7 km | 423.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 29.4 km | 35.1 km |
Population & growth
| Backwater | Wards Mistake | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 19 | 27 |
| Estimated 2025 | 20 | 28 |
| Projected 2041 | 19 | 27 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.29% | 0.91% |
Common questions
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