NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Mannering Park, NSW, 2259
Desirability index
21/100
How this score is calculated#745 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Mannering Park is a smaller suburban community in the Central Coast (NSW) area, home to around 2,554 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 7,144 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+6%), roughly 2797.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $680 (flats $500, houses $700), 1 school and preschool site in the area, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 2,554
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,391
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 123 of 1,080
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Employment rate
- 51.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 119 / 11 / 23
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $680
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 472
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 7,144
- Against the person
- 1,790
- Against property
- 2,342
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 2,797.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 1 residents
- State safety percentile
- 50.5th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +5.9%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions789
- Domestic Violence Related Assault437
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment636
- Malicious Damage To Property530
- Transport Regulatory Offences1055
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 945
- Mannering Park Public SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
98 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
April 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure16 HALCYON STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool41 SPENCER ROAD MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)1 PEVERILL STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Under Assessment
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces22 KEVIN STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
2025· 7 proposals
November 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure30 SCOTT ROAD MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah5 5-21 VALES ROAD MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool3 MONTEREY AVENUE MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 KENILWORTH STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 KENILWORTH STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure30A SCOTT ROAD MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure1 THE CUT MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Neighbourhood supermarket72 VALES ROAD MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure30A SCOTT ROAD MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
October 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah26 WAVERLEY ROAD MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
July 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure85 CATHERINE STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16A MARMION STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation11 BARCLAY AVENUE MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
June 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Neighbourhood supermarket72 VALES ROAD MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation20 KENILWORTH STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 SCOTT ROAD MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (external)17 KENILWORTH STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
February 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure86 VALES ROAD MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
January 2024
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure; Local distribution premise464 RUTTLEYS ROAD MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 KENILWORTH STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
2023· 14 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure30 SCOTT ROAD MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure12 KENNETH PLACE MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
August 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development9 KENILWORTH STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
June 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development2 HALCYON STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
May 2023
- Dual occupancy63 VALES ROAD MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
- Port, wharf, boating facilities2 MONTROSE STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
- Dwelling16 MARMION STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
- Shed93 VALES ROAD MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
April 2023
- Other2 PEVERILL STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces34 RAVENSWOOD STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing15 KENILWORTH STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
March 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development10 MONTROSE STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
February 2023
- Dual occupancy7 WAVERLEY ROAD MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
January 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs8 HALCYON STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
2022· 18 proposals
December 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces23 MACQUARIE ROAD MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing6 GYMEA CRESCENT MANNERING PARK 2259Determined
2021· 33 proposals
33 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 9 proposals
9 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
14 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- 28 Spencer RdBus stop
- Catherine St after Griffith StBus stop
- Catherine St after Rupert StBus stop
- Catherine St before Vales RdBus stop
- Catherine St opp Rupert StBus stop
- Ruttleys Rd opp Mannering CollieryBus stop
- Ruttleys Rd opp Vales RdBus stop
- Spencer Rd at Vinrace LaneBus stop
- Tall Timbers Rd before Lakeshore AveBus stop
- Vales Rd after Catherine StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Campbell Parade ReservePark
- James Vale ParkPark
- Vales Point ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 25
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 21.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #745 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Campbell Parade Reservegovernmentpark
- James Vale Parkgovernmentpark
- Vales Point Parkgovernmentpark
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning9 KENILWORTH STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Lodged 24 Aug 2023 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning2 HALCYON STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Lodged 23 Jun 2023 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning10 MONTROSE STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Lodged 07 Mar 2023 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahplanning26 WAVERLEY ROAD MANNERING PARK 2259Lodged 24 Oct 2024 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spacesplanning22 KEVIN STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Lodged 09 Jan 2026 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Neighbourhood supermarketplanning72 VALES ROAD MANNERING PARK 2259Lodged 21 Jun 2024 · Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahsplanning8 HALCYON STREET MANNERING PARK 2259Lodged 25 Jan 2023 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
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