Side by sideSuburb comparison

Manton vs Livingstone.

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 questionsManton vs Livingstone

Common questions

Does Manton or Livingstone 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

Manton
Metric
Livingstone

Price & Market

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

Rental

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

Lifestyle & Demographics

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

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
6
952
Avg ICSEA
965

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).