Overall score
Allambie Heights
66.7/100
North Manly
56.2/100
Allambie Heights for value; North Manly for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Allambie Heights
66.7/100
North Manly
56.2/100
Crime rate
Allambie Heights
46.8 / 1k
North Manly
46.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allambie Heights
154
North Manly
48
Population
Allambie Heights
7,317
North Manly
3,396
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Allambie Heights | North Manly |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.7/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.2/100 | 37.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.8 / 1k | 46.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 14 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 81 | 44 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 154 | 48 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 15 |
| Population | 7,317 | 3,396 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
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 a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; North Manly answers with a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Allambie Heights if you are weighing value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools; lean toward North Manly for retirees.