Overall score
Manoora
51.7/100
Parramatta Park
40.4/100
Manoora for investment and value; Parramatta Park for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Manoora
51.7/100
Parramatta Park
40.4/100
Crime rate
Manoora
150.6 / 1k
Parramatta Park
150.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Manoora
78
Parramatta Park
93
Population
Manoora
6,175
Parramatta Park
3,621
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Manoora | Parramatta Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.7/100 | 40.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.0/100 | 34.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 150.6 / 1k | 150.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Walkability | 65.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 78 | 93 |
| Population | 6,175 | 3,621 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Manoora is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Parramatta Park is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Manoora is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Parramatta Park answers with a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
Manoora suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Parramatta Park is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.