Balgowlah Heights vs Manly Vale, 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 Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.2/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.3/100 | 22.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.1 / 1k | 25.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 68 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 98 | 187 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 9 |
| Population | 3,546 | 6,389 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for investmentBalgowlah Heights
- Best for best valueBalgowlah Heights
- Best for best schoolsManly Vale
Comparison summary
Balgowlah Heights and Manly Vale offer different strengths across official suburb data. Manly Vale leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Manly Vale; Housing (desirability) favours Balgowlah Heights; Crime rate favours Balgowlah Heights. Quick verdicts: Investment → Balgowlah Heights, Best value → Balgowlah Heights, Best schools → Manly Vale.