Manildra
NSW 2865 · Cabonne
822 (2021) → 845 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Cabonne local government area (est. 15,882 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Manildra is a stable suburb in Cabonne, NSW 2865, about 248km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $677K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 234km inland. Manildra has an overall score of 42/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.22%), New Zealand (1.09%), Malaysia (0.49%), Pakistan (0.49%), India (0.36%)
Top languages: Urdu (0.85%), Croatian (0.36%), Tagalog (0.36%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 960 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 988
- Manildra Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 931
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Manildra
Is Manildra safe?
Manildra has a residential safety score of 58/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,771 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Manildra?
In Manildra, the median house price is $677K. Median weekly house rent is $397.
How far is Manildra from Sydney CBD?
Manildra is about 248.2 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Manildra?
Manildra has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 960 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Manildra?
Manildra has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.