Overall score
Manly
66.1/100
Queenscliff
60.6/100
Manly vs Queenscliff, NSW Suburb Comparison
Manly for retirees and beach lifestyle; Queenscliff for families and investment.
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
805
Queenscliff
56
Population
Manly
16,296
Queenscliff
3,407
Metric leadManly 7Queenscliff 42 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesManly
- Best for familiesQueenscliff
- Best for beach lifestyleManly
- Best for investmentQueenscliff
- Best for best valueQueenscliff
- Best for best schoolsQueenscliff
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 | 66.1/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.9/100 | 69.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.2 / 1k | 20.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 128 | 33 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 805 | 56 |
| Planning activity | 83 | 11 |
| Green cover | 13.3% | 4.3% |
| 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, public transport access, and walkability; Queenscliff answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Manly suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Queenscliff is the stronger match for retirees, families, and investors.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.