Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kingston vs Manuka.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kingston (1121) sits above Manuka (1116).

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

Kingston edges out on average school ICSEA (1121 vs 1116).

Common questionsKingston vs Manuka

Common questions

Does Kingston or Manuka have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kingston scores 1121 vs 1116 in Manuka. 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

Kingston
Metric
Manuka

Price & Market

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

Rental

$500/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$481/wk
$510/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$409/wk
48.0%
Owner occupied
51.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
50
100
Bike score
100
6,579
Population
10,306
35
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1121
Avg ICSEA
1116

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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