Side by sideSuburb comparison

Elgin Vale vs Manumbar.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Manumbar edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Manumbar (916) sits above Elgin Vale (896).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Manumbar edges out on average school ICSEA (916 vs 896).

Common questionsElgin Vale vs Manumbar

Common questions

Does Elgin Vale or Manumbar have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Manumbar scores 916 vs 896 in Elgin Vale. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Elgin Vale
Metric
Manumbar

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$225/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$180/wk
$220/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$165/wk
Owner occupied
93.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
14
Population
38
28
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
18
896
Avg ICSEA
916

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).