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Mannering Park

NSW 2259 · Central Coast

2,554 (2021) → 2,570 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)

30
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,554
Population
$808K
Median house (2025)
66
Safety score
27
Transport score

Mannering Park is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 84km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $808K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 27/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Mannering Park has an overall score of 30/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.

84.4 km
To Sydney CBD
7.4 km
To coast
$710/wk
Median rent (house)
5.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

2,554
Population
41
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114
Median household income (weekly)$1,391
vs NSW median-24.8%
Bachelor degree or higher14.8%
Born in Australia86.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse904 / 23 / 11

Top countries of birth: England (2.94%), New Zealand (1.29%), Philippines (0.51%), South Africa (0.47%), Scotland (0.31%)

Top languages: Italian (0.47%), Spanish (0.31%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.2%), Russian (0.2%), Turkish (0.2%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$808K+14.3%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$710 / $500 wk
Rental yield (house)4.6%
Days on market (house)33 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

66
Residential

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:

2
Break & enter dwelling78/100k
3
Steal from dwelling117/100k
6
Motor vehicle theft235/100k
16
Domestic assault626/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
5
Non-domestic assault196/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 116 (all categories, latest year)4,542 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

26

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

22
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 953 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Mannering Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 933

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Brigid's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1002
  • Lake Munmorah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 938
  • St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1005
  • Lake Munmorah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 961
  • Gwandalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 952
  • Wyee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 948
  • Northlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 917
  • Brightwaters Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.9kmICSEA 985
  • Northlakes High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 916
  • The Lakes CollegeSecondary · Independent · 6.1kmICSEA 912
  • Bonnells Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 935
  • Blue Haven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 934

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

27
21Bus
CBD commute (est.)265 min (bus)
Nearest train stationWyee (5.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
6.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
44 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
31 in suburbPools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
2012 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachBirdie Beach (7.5 km)
Nearest hospitalWyong Hospital (11.9 km)
Nearest vet8.9 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (43.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

40

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
20
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

14

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

4
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

56

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.78

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.16%
Projected population 20412,674
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Doyalson NorthData not available27transportChain Valley Bay$850K27transportDoyalsonData not available49transportColongraData not available15transportGwandalan$790K30transportHalekulani$820K43transport

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Frequently asked questions about Mannering Park

Is Mannering Park safe?

Mannering Park 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 4,542 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Mannering Park?

In Mannering Park, the median house price is $808K. Median weekly house rent is $710.

How far is Mannering Park from Sydney CBD?

Mannering Park is about 84.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 265 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Mannering Park?

Mannering Park has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 933 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Mannering Park?

Mannering Park has a transport score of 27/100 and 21 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.