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Johnstown vs Manumbar

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Manumbar (916) sits above Johnstown (888). Manumbar skews owner-occupied (93%), Johnstown runs more rental-dense (41% owner).

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Johnstown and Manumbar side by side

MeasureJohnstownManumbar
Renting
Owner occupied41.0%93.0%
Renter occupied18.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2018
Average ICSEA888916
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4638
Median age5248
Climate
Annual rainfall727 mm835 mm
Mean max, January30.4°C29.8°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

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 888). Manumbar also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Johnstown vs Manumbar: common questions

Does Johnstown or Manumbar have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Manumbar scores 916 vs 888 in Johnstown. 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.

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