Balgowlah vs Manly Vale
The verdict
Manly Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.83M versus $3.77M in Balgowlah. Balgowlah rates higher for education (96 vs 90). Balgowlah has a shorter estimated CBD commute (42 vs 46 min).
Scores
| Balgowlah | Manly Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 82 |
| Transport | 58 | 57 |
| Education | 96 | 90 |
| Liveability | 98 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balgowlah | Manly Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,068 | 6,389 |
| Median age | 41 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,681 | $2,351 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.9% | 55.3% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 60.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Balgowlah Stable · Manly Vale Stable
Property
| Balgowlah | Manly Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.77M | $2.83M |
| Median unit price | $1.54M | $1.06M |
| House price YoY | 13.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,512 | $1,512 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 66 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Balgowlah | Manly Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 74 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 62 | 63 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 186 | 203 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,987 | 2,661 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balgowlah | Manly Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,143 | 1,122 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balgowlah · Manly Vale
Transport
| Balgowlah | Manly Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 58 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.0 km | 8.0 km |
Liveability
| Balgowlah | Manly Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 4 |
| Parks | 3 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.1 km | 11.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 690 m | 1.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Balgowlah | Manly Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,068 | 6,389 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,098 | 6,505 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,582 | 6,521 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.09% | 0.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balgowlah or Manly Vale?
Balgowlah and Manly Vale have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Balgowlah or Manly Vale?
Manly Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.83M versus $3.77M.
Which has better schools, Balgowlah or Manly Vale?
Balgowlah has a higher average school ICSEA (Balgowlah 1143 vs Manly Vale 1122; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Balgowlah or Manly Vale?
Balgowlah has the higher transport score (Balgowlah 58/100 vs Manly Vale 57/100).
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