Overall score
Manly
66.1/100
Scarborough
53.5/100
Manly vs Scarborough Suburb Comparison (NSW vs WA)
Manly for retirees and families; Scarborough for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ManlyScarborough
Crime rate
Manly
76.2 / 1k
Scarborough
50.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Manly
805
Scarborough
287
Population
Manly
16,296
Scarborough
17,605
Metric leadManly 7Scarborough 51 tiedacross 13 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 | Manly | Scarborough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.1/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.9/100 | 64.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.2 / 1k | 50.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 128 | 68 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 805 | 287 |
| Planning activity | 83 | 1 |
| Green cover | 13.3% | 5.3% |
| Population | 16,296 | 17,605 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Manly is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, whereas Scarborough is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Manly tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, while Scarborough stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Choose Manly if you are weighing families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Scarborough for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.