Manly West vs Wakerley
Manly West (median $1,050,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Wakerley ($1,277,500).
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Manly West and Wakerley side by side
| Measure | Manly West | Wakerley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,050,000 | $1,277,500 |
| Median unit | $710,000 | $650,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | $895/wk |
| Unit rent | $430/wk | $510/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1041 | 1045 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,436 | 8,718 |
| Median age | 41 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 977 mm | 983 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.6°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
Manly West scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wakerley (1045) sits above Manly West (1041).
- For buyers
- Manly West is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Manly West offers the higher gross rental yield (4.46% vs 3.64%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Wakerley edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1041). Wakerley also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Manly West vs Wakerley: common questions
Is Manly West or Wakerley cheaper to buy in?
Manly West has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 18% below Wakerley ($1,277,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Manly West or Wakerley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wakerley scores 1045 vs 1041 in Manly West. 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 Wakerley?
Manly West scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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 West or Wakerley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.46% in Manly West vs 3.64% in Wakerley. 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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