Balgowlah Heights vs Manly
The verdict
Manly is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.23M versus $4.62M in Balgowlah Heights. Manly rates higher for transport (72 vs 59). Manly is closer to the coast (500 m vs 2.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Balgowlah Heights rates higher (100 vs 71/100 in Manly).
Scores
| Balgowlah Heights | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 88 |
| Transport | 59 | 72 |
| Education | 96 | 95 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balgowlah Heights | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,546 | 16,296 |
| Median age | 43 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,687 | $3,164 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 70.6% | 68.8% |
| Born in Australia | 68.1% | 55.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Balgowlah Heights Stable · Manly Stable
Property
| Balgowlah Heights | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.62M | $4.23M |
| Median unit price | $1.40M | $1.67M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -17.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,800 | $1,500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Balgowlah Heights | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 85 | 110 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 85 | 135 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 85 | 307 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,551 | 8,272 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balgowlah Heights | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 8 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,171 | 1,127 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balgowlah Heights · Manly
Transport
| Balgowlah Heights | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 72 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 3 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 37 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.5 km | 8.6 km |
Liveability
| Balgowlah Heights | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 85 |
| Parks | 6 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 110 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 500 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.1 km | 10.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 590 m | 380 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 8.1 km |
Population & growth
| Balgowlah Heights | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,546 | 16,296 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,559 | 17,613 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,772 | 17,075 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.09% | 1.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balgowlah Heights or Manly?
Balgowlah Heights has the higher residential safety score (Balgowlah Heights 100/100 vs Manly 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Balgowlah Heights or Manly?
Manly is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.23M versus $4.62M.
Which has better schools, Balgowlah Heights or Manly?
Balgowlah Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Balgowlah Heights 1171 vs Manly 1127; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Balgowlah Heights or Manly?
Manly has the higher transport score (Balgowlah Heights 59/100 vs Manly 72/100).
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