Side by sideSuburb comparison

Jamestown vs Mannanarie.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jamestown (1014) sits above Mannanarie (944). Mannanarie skews owner-occupied (89%), Jamestown runs more rental-dense (76% owner).

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

Jamestown edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 944). Mannanarie also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsJamestown vs Mannanarie

Common questions

Does Jamestown or Mannanarie have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jamestown scores 1014 vs 944 in Mannanarie. 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

Jamestown
Metric
Mannanarie

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$155/wk
$215/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$120/wk
76.0%
Owner occupied
89.0%
19.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

74
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
1,549
Population
52
49
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
5
1014
Avg ICSEA
944

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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