Side by sideSuburb comparison

Livingstone vs Manton.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Livingstone (965) sits above Manton (952). Livingstone skews owner-occupied (76%), Manton runs more rental-dense (57% 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

Livingstone edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 952).

Common questionsLivingstone vs Manton

Common questions

Does Livingstone or Manton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Livingstone scores 965 vs 952 in Manton. 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

Livingstone
Metric
Manton

Price & Market

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

Rental

$80/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$275/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$50/wk
76.0%
Owner occupied
57.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
19.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
443
Population
87
40
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
10
965
Avg ICSEA
952

Climate

1705 mm
Annual rainfall
1705 mm
31.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.8°C

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