Balgowlah Heights vs Manly, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Balgowlah Heights | Manly |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.2/100 | 71.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.3/100 | 21.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.1 / 1k | 82.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 128 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 98 | 782 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 52 |
| Population | 3,546 | 16,296 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesManly
- Best for beach lifestyleManly
- Best for investmentBalgowlah Heights
- Best for best schoolsManly
Comparison summary
Balgowlah Heights and Manly (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Manly (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Manly (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Balgowlah Heights; Crime rate favours Balgowlah Heights. Quick verdicts: Families → Manly (NSW), Beach lifestyle → Manly (NSW), Investment → Balgowlah Heights, Best schools → Manly (NSW).