Overall score
Allambie Heights
63.8/100
North Manly
53.5/100
Allambie Heights vs North Manly, NSW Suburb Comparison
Allambie Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Allambie HeightsNorth Manly
Crime rate
Allambie Heights
46.8 / 1k
North Manly
46.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allambie Heights
163
North Manly
50
Population
Allambie Heights
7,317
North Manly
3,396
Metric leadAllambie Heights 8North Manly 23 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAllambie Heights
- Best for familiesAllambie Heights
- Best for best valueAllambie Heights
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Allambie Heights | North Manly |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.8/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.4/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.8 / 1k | 46.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 81 | 44 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 50 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 19 |
| Green cover | 4.6% | 2.9% |
| Population | 7,317 | 3,396 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Allambie Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while North Manly is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Allambie Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while North Manly keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Allambie Heights is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; North Manly answers with schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Allambie Heights if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward North Manly for retirees and families.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.