Side by sideSuburb comparison

Manly West vs Lota.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Manly West (1041) sits above Lota (1040).

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

Manly West edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1040).

Common questionsManly West vs Lota

Common questions

Does Manly West or Lota have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Manly West scores 1041 vs 1040 in Lota. 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

Manly West
Metric
Lota

Price & Market

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

Rental

$750/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$420/wk
$430/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$415/wk
73.0%
Owner occupied
75.0%
22.0%
Renter occupied
23.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
12,436
Population
3,518
41
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1041
Avg ICSEA
1040

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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