Balgowlah vs North Manly, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Balgowlah | North Manly |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.1/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.6/100 | 37.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.2 / 1k | 49.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 103 | 44 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 218 | 48 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 12 |
| Population | 8,068 | 3,396 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesBalgowlah
- Best for investmentNorth Manly
- Best for best schoolsBalgowlah
Comparison summary
Balgowlah and North Manly offer different strengths across official suburb data. Balgowlah leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Balgowlah; Housing (desirability) favours North Manly; Crime rate favours Balgowlah. Quick verdicts: Families → Balgowlah, Investment → North Manly, Best schools → Balgowlah.