Manly West
QLD 4179 · Brisbane
12,436 (2021) → 12,805 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Manly West is a suburb in Brisbane, QLD 4179, about 14km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Manly West are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 77/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Manly West has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 4179 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.83%), New Zealand (4.76%), South Africa (1.62%), India (0.78%), Philippines (0.69%)
Top languages: French (0.64%), Spanish (0.64%), Mandarin (0.5%), Afrikaans (0.43%), Italian (0.43%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:
Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Brisbane local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.
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: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1054 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Moreton Bay CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1139
- Moreton Bay Boys' CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1125
- Wondall Heights State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1041
- Manly West State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 992
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wynnum State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1035
- Brisbane Bayside State CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 981
- Manly State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1105
- Wynnum West State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 964
- Lota State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1061
- St John Vianney's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1096
- Guardian Angels' Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1083
- Maridahdi Brisbane Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.7km
- Darling Point Special SchoolCombined · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1021
- Wynnum State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1022
- Gumdale State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1060
- OneSchool Global QLD - WakerleyCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 985
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Manly West
Is Manly West safe?
Manly West has a residential safety score of 66/100, 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 8,817 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Manly West from Brisbane CBD?
Manly West is about 13.9 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 54 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Manly West?
Manly West has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1074 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Manly West?
Manly West has a transport score of 77/100 and 50 bus stops.