Overall score
Manly
65.4/100
Ransome
55.5/100
Manly vs Ransome, QLD suburb comparison
Manly for beach lifestyle; Ransome for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ManlyRansome
Crime rate
Manly
30.0 / 1k
Ransome
10.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Manly
222
Ransome
22
Population
Manly
4,273
Ransome
429
Metric leadManly 7Ransome 21 tiedacross 10 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.
Comparison summary
Manly is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Ransome is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Manly is stronger for parks and reserves and public transport access; Ransome answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Manly suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Ransome is the stronger match for retirees and families.