Overall score
Manly
65.4/100
Wynnum West
70.6/100
Manly vs Wynnum West, QLD suburb comparison
Manly for retirees and beach lifestyle; Wynnum West for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ManlyWynnum West
Crime rate
Manly
30.0 / 1k
Wynnum West
37.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Manly
222
Wynnum West
212
Population
Manly
4,273
Wynnum West
12,790
Metric leadManly 6Wynnum West 4across 10 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 beach lifestyleManly
- Best for investmentManly
- Best for best schoolsWynnum West
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 | Wynnum West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.4/100 | 70.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.4/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.0 / 1k | 37.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 73 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 222 | 212 |
| Population | 4,273 | 12,790 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Manly is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Wynnum West is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Manly leans into coastal living, while Wynnum West feels more inland and suburban in character.
Manly pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Wynnum West is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Manly, while Wynnum West remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.