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Manly vs Manly West

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 2.6 km apart, on the same open data. Manly scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

ManlyManly West
Active3969
Safety6767
Wealth5449
Value6142
Parks8468
Cafés9036
Transit6564
Green space3045
Active & healthy3943
Schools nearby (OSM)7472
Median rent$403/wk $430/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$1,432,500$1,315,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026148153
Population4,27312,436
Full profile Manly in full Manly West in full

Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Manly safer than Manly West?

Manly and Manly West score the same for safety on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Manly or Manly West?

Manly West has the lower median house price of the two ($1,315,000 vs $1,432,500).

Should I live in Manly or Manly West?

Manly scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Manly or Manly West.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →