Manly Vale vs North Balgowlah
The verdict
Manly Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.83M versus $3.50M in North Balgowlah. North Balgowlah rates higher for education (96 vs 90). Manly Vale is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 3.4 km).
Scores
| Manly Vale | North Balgowlah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 83 |
| Transport | 57 | 58 |
| Education | 90 | 96 |
| Liveability | 100 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Manly Vale | North Balgowlah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,389 | 3,816 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,351 | $4,212 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.3% | 63.0% |
| Born in Australia | 60.7% | 68.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3.3 |
Growth: Manly Vale Stable · North Balgowlah Stable
Property
| Manly Vale | North Balgowlah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.83M | $3.50M |
| Median unit price | $1.06M | $1.66M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 9.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,512 | $1,512 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Manly Vale | North Balgowlah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 47 | 105 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 63 | 52 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 203 | 131 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,661 | 891 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Manly Vale | North Balgowlah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,122 | 1,167 |
See the full school list on each profile: Manly Vale · North Balgowlah
Transport
| Manly Vale | North Balgowlah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 46 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.0 km | 6.5 km |
Liveability
| Manly Vale | North Balgowlah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.5 km | 10.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.7 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Manly Vale | North Balgowlah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,389 | 3,816 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,505 | 3,886 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,521 | 3,895 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.45% | 0.46% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Manly Vale or North Balgowlah?
Manly Vale and North Balgowlah have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Manly Vale or North Balgowlah?
Manly Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.83M versus $3.50M.
Which has better schools, Manly Vale or North Balgowlah?
North Balgowlah has a higher average school ICSEA (Manly Vale 1122 vs North Balgowlah 1167; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Manly Vale or North Balgowlah?
North Balgowlah has the higher transport score (Manly Vale 57/100 vs North Balgowlah 58/100).
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