Manly vs Queenscliff.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $4,487,500 and $6,650,000.
Manly (median $4,487,500) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Queenscliff ($6,650,000). Over the past year, Queenscliff (0%) ran 0.3 percentage points ahead of Manly (-0.3%) on house-price growth.
Queenscliff scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 96/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Manly (1132) sits above Queenscliff (1131).
For buyers
Manly is the lower entry point at $4,487,500 median, 33% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Manly delivers the better gross yield (1.56% vs 1.09%), but Queenscliff has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Manly edges out on average school ICSEA (1132 vs 1131).
Common questions
Is Manly or Queenscliff cheaper to buy in?
Manly has the lower median house price at $4,487,500, roughly 33% below Queenscliff ($6,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Manly or Queenscliff?
Over the past 12 months, Queenscliff grew 0% vs -0.3% in Manly, a gap of 0.3 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Manly or Queenscliff have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Manly scores 1132 vs 1131 in Queenscliff. 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.
Which is more walkable, Manly or Queenscliff?
Queenscliff scores 96/100 on walkability vs 30/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Manly or Queenscliff?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.56% in Manly vs 1.09% in Queenscliff. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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