Overall score
Brookvale
71.1/100
Manly Vale
59.1/100
Brookvale vs Manly Vale, NSW suburb comparison
Brookvale for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrookvaleManly Vale
Crime rate
Brookvale
46.8 / 1k
Manly Vale
24.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brookvale
527
Manly Vale
187
Population
Brookvale
3,389
Manly Vale
6,389
Metric leadBrookvale 5Manly Vale 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Brookvale | Manly Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.1/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.2/100 | 22.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.8 / 1k | 24.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 68 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 527 | 187 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 10 |
| Population | 3,389 | 6,389 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Brookvale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Manly Vale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Brookvale pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Manly Vale is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Brookvale, while Manly Vale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.