Overall score
Manly
71.3/100
Queenscliff
53.4/100
Manly vs Queenscliff, NSW suburb comparison
Manly for beach lifestyle and value; Queenscliff for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ManlyQueenscliff
Crime rate
Manly
76.2 / 1k
Queenscliff
20.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Manly
782
Queenscliff
54
Population
Manly
16,296
Queenscliff
3,407
Metric leadManly 6Queenscliff 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesQueenscliff
- Best for familiesQueenscliff
- Best for beach lifestyleManly
- Best for investmentQueenscliff
- Best for best valueManly
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 | Manly | Queenscliff |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.3/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.8/100 | 31.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.2 / 1k | 20.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 128 | 33 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 782 | 54 |
| Planning activity | 71 | 10 |
| Population | 16,296 | 3,407 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Manly is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Queenscliff is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Manly is stronger for parks and reserves and public transport access; Queenscliff answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Manly suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Queenscliff is the stronger match for retirees and investors.