Manly West vs Thorneside
Thorneside (median $943,750) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Manly West ($1,050,000).
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Manly West and Thorneside side by side
| Measure | Manly West | Thorneside |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,050,000 | $943,750 |
| Median unit | $710,000 | $517,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $430/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1041 | 1040 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,436 | 3,877 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 977 mm | 1018 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.4°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
Thorneside scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Manly West (1041) sits above Thorneside (1040).
- For buyers
- Thorneside is the lower entry point at $943,750 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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). Manly West also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Manly West vs Thorneside: common questions
Is Manly West or Thorneside cheaper to buy in?
Thorneside has the lower median house price at $943,750, roughly 10% below Manly West ($1,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Manly West or Thorneside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Manly West scores 1041 vs 1040 in Thorneside. 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 West or Thorneside?
Thorneside scores 18/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.
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