Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. Manly Vale scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Manly Vale | North Balgowlah | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 69 | 30 |
| Safety | 64 | 98 |
| Wealth | 54 | 98 |
| Value | 51 | 90 |
| Parks | 64 | 40 |
| Cafés | 58 | 13 |
| Transit | 26 | 57 |
| Green space | 72 | 36 |
| Active & healthy | 72 | 43 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 90 | 43 |
| Median rent | $550/wk | $825/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $3,825,000 | $3,825,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 42 | 42 |
| Population | 6,389 | 3,816 |
| Full profile | Manly Vale in full | North Balgowlah in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
North Balgowlah scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Manly Vale and North Balgowlah have the same median house price.
Manly Vale 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 Vale or North Balgowlah.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →