Overall score
Manningham
47.0/100
Northgate
52.3/100
Manningham vs Northgate, SA suburb comparison
Manningham for retirees and families; Northgate for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ManninghamNorthgate
Crime rate
Manningham
19.0 / 1k
Northgate
29.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Manningham
30
Northgate
83
Population
Manningham
1,391
Northgate
3,184
Metric leadManningham 1Northgate 71 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesManningham
- Best for familiesManningham
- Best for investmentNorthgate
- Best for best valueNorthgate
- Best for best schoolsManningham
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 | Manningham | Northgate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.0/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.3/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.0 / 1k | 29.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 12 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 83 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 8 |
| Population | 1,391 | 3,184 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Manningham is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and Northgate is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Manningham pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, whereas Northgate is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
Manningham suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Northgate is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.