Manly West vs Wakerley
The verdict
Manly West rates higher for transport (77 vs 55). Wakerley rates higher for education (76 vs 65). Manly West is closer to the coast (2.3 km vs 3.7 km).
Scores
Manly WestWakerley
| Manly West | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 70 |
| Transport | 77 | 55 |
| Education | 65 | 76 |
| Liveability | 93 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Manly West | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,436 | 8,718 |
| Median age | 41 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,039 | $2,952 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.7% | 51.6% |
| Born in Australia | 75.9% | 69.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.1 |
Growth: Manly West — · Wakerley —
Property
| Manly West | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $890 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Manly West | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 933 | 929 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 418 | 413 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Manly West | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,071 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Manly West · Wakerley
Transport
| Manly West | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 50 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 52 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Manly West | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 24 | 29 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.3 km | 3.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.9 km | 13.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.7 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.7 km | 11.2 km |
Population & growth
| Manly West | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,436 | 8,718 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,805 | 8,993 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.73% | 0.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Manly West or Wakerley?
Manly West and Wakerley have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Manly West or Wakerley?
Manly West has a higher average school ICSEA (Manly West 1071 vs Wakerley 998; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Manly West or Wakerley?
Manly West has the higher transport score (Manly West 77/100 vs Wakerley 55/100).
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