Manning vs Waterford
The verdict
Manning rates higher for transport (83 vs 64). Manning is closer to the coast (11.0 km vs 12.6 km).
Scores
ManningWaterford
| Manning | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 79 |
| Transport | 83 | 64 |
| Education | 85 | 86 |
| Liveability | 93 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Manning | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,219 | 2,460 |
| Median age | 38 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,208 | $2,301 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.5% | 61.8% |
| Born in Australia | 66.4% | 45.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Manning High Growth · Waterford High Growth
Property
| Manning | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Manning | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 308 | 325 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 142 | 163 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,019 | 1,016 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Manning | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,069 | 723 |
See the full school list on each profile: Manning · Waterford
Transport
| Manning | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Manning | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.0 km | 12.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.0 km | 7.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Manning | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,219 | 2,460 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,590 | 2,676 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,559 | 3,241 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.13% | 2.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Manning or Waterford?
Manning has the higher residential safety score (Manning 71/100 vs Waterford 69/100).
Which has better schools, Manning or Waterford?
Manning has a higher average school ICSEA (Manning 1069 vs Waterford 723; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Manning or Waterford?
Manning has the higher transport score (Manning 83/100 vs Waterford 64/100).
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