Overall score
Manly West
64.6/100
Wynnum West
54.5/100
Manly West vs Wynnum West, QLD Suburb Comparison
Manly West for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Manly WestWynnum West
Crime rate
Manly West
46.0 / 1k
Wynnum West
62.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Manly West
171
Wynnum West
212
Population
Manly West
12,436
Wynnum West
12,790
Metric leadManly West 6Wynnum West 51 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesManly West
- Best for investmentManly West
- Best for best valueManly West
- Best for best schoolsManly 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 West | Wynnum West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.6/100 | 54.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.0 / 1k | 62.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 73 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 171 | 212 |
| Green cover | 10.9% | 11.2% |
| Population | 12,436 | 12,790 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Manly West is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Wynnum West is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Manly West tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Wynnum West stands out for public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Manly West, while Wynnum West remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.