Carindale vs Manly West
The verdict
Carindale rates higher for education (83 vs 65). Manly West rates higher for transport (77 vs 46). Manly West is closer to the coast (2.3 km vs 9.2 km).
Scores
CarindaleManly West
| Carindale | Manly West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 79 |
| Transport | 46 | 77 |
| Education | 83 | 65 |
| Liveability | 84 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carindale | Manly West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,535 | 12,436 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,375 | $2,039 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.2% | 39.7% |
| Born in Australia | 64.0% | 75.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Carindale — · Manly West —
Property
| Carindale | Manly West | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Carindale | Manly West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 931 | 933 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 417 | 418 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carindale | Manly West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,101 | 1,071 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carindale · Manly West
Transport
| Carindale | Manly West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 74 | 50 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.3 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Carindale | Manly West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 40 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 27 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | 112 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 2.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.9 km | 13.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.9 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.6 km | 11.7 km |
Population & growth
| Carindale | Manly West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,535 | 12,436 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,155 | 12,805 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.92% | 0.73% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carindale or Manly West?
Carindale and Manly West have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Carindale or Manly West?
Carindale has a higher average school ICSEA (Carindale 1101 vs Manly West 1071; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carindale or Manly West?
Manly West has the higher transport score (Carindale 46/100 vs Manly West 77/100).
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