Clontarf 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 | Clontarf | Manly Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.3/100 | 22.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.2 / 1k | 25.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 68 |
| Walkability | 20.5/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 46 | 187 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 9 |
| Population | 1,746 | 6,389 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for investmentClontarf
- Best for best valueManly Vale
- Best for best schoolsManly Vale
Comparison summary
Clontarf (NSW) 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 Clontarf (NSW); Parks & reserves favours Manly Vale. Quick verdicts: Investment → Clontarf (NSW), Best value → Manly Vale, Best schools → Manly Vale.