Brinsmead vs Manoora
Manoora (median $487,500) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Brinsmead ($655,000).
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Brinsmead and Manoora side by side
| Measure | Brinsmead | Manoora |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $655,000 | $487,500 |
| Median unit | $253,440 | $276,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $760/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,537 | – |
| Median age | 39 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2145 mm | 2112 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.5°C | 31.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Manoora scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brinsmead (984) sits above Manoora (982).
- For buyers
- Manoora is the lower entry point at $487,500 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Manoora offers the higher gross rental yield (6.61% vs 6.03%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Brinsmead edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 982).
Brinsmead vs Manoora: common questions
Is Brinsmead or Manoora cheaper to buy in?
Manoora has the lower median house price at $487,500, roughly 26% below Brinsmead ($655,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Brinsmead or Manoora have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brinsmead scores 984 vs 982 in Manoora. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Brinsmead or Manoora?
Manoora scores 18/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Brinsmead or Manoora?
Gross rental yield on houses is 6.61% in Manoora vs 6.03% in Brinsmead. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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