Gumdale vs Manly West, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gumdale | Manly West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 73.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.0 / 1k | 26.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 50 |
| Walkability | 65.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 171 |
| Population | 2,298 | 12,436 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesGumdale
- Best for best valueManly West
- Best for best schoolsManly West
Comparison summary
Gumdale and Manly West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Manly West leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Manly West; Crime rate favours Gumdale; Schools & preschools favours Manly West. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Gumdale, Best value → Manly West, Best schools → Manly West.