Manning
At 4,219 residents across just 1.73 km2, Manning ranks among Perth's higher-density established suburbs, yet 88.1% of its dwellings are separate houses, an unusual combination. Household income sits at the 83.9th percentile nationally, well above average, and 52% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 21.9 percentage points above the national figure. The gentrification score has accelerated, with population growing 36% since 2011 driven by net internal migration of 254 people a year, signalling that professional families are choosing Manning over comparable suburbs. Rent grew 44% over the decade, reflecting that demand has outpaced stock.
Population
4,219
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,208/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
39
Median House
$510K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $510,000 is the starting point for buyers in a suburb where 88.1% of dwellings are separate houses on a compact 1.73 km2 footprint. Stock is predominantly 3-bedroom (43.6%) and 4-plus-bedroom (43.3%), so family-sized homes dominate and smaller options are scarce at just 10.8% two-bedroom. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,400, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.1%, below the 30% stress threshold even though prices are above the Perth median. Outright owners at 30.8% and mortgage holders at 37.5% outnumber renters at 31.7%, suggesting a stable, owner-occupier majority. Semi-detached dwellings account for 10.2%, offering a lower-entry-cost alternative to the dominant detached house stock.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $510,000 is the starting point for buyers in a suburb where 88.1% of dwellings are separate houses on a compact 1.73 km2 footprint. Stock is predominantly 3-bedroom (43.6%) and 4-plus-bedroom (43.3%), so family-sized homes dominate and smaller options are scarce at just 10.8% two-bedroom. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,400, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.1%, below the 30% stress threshold even though prices are above the Perth median. Outright owners at 30.8% and mortgage holders at 37.5% outnumber renters at 31.7%, suggesting a stable, owner-occupier majority. Semi-detached dwellings account for 10.2%, offering a lower-entry-cost alternative to the dominant detached house stock.
For Investors
A 31.7% renter share and weekly rent of $340 give Manning a functional rental market, though the 7.5% vacancy rate is elevated and warrants scrutiny before purchasing. Against the $510,000 estimated median, $340 weekly rent implies a gross yield near 3.5%, modest but better than inner-city alternatives at comparable price points. Net internal migration of 254 people per year is the primary demand driver, with overseas migration adding 25 more annually. Development activity recorded 36 applications in the past 12 months, above average for a 1.73 km2 suburb, suggesting ongoing residential renewal. Rent grew 44% over the decade, above what income growth of 12.8% real would suggest, indicating supply constraints rather than purely demand-led pricing.
Development Activity
Total DAs
97
Last 12 Months
39
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+2.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Manning iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Pius X Catholic School
PP-6 · 172 students
Manning Primary School
K-6 · 436 students
Curtin Primary School
K-6 · 138 students
Demographics
Manning's median age of 38 is 2.0 years below the national figure, a younger profile that reflects the suburb's appeal to professional families. University qualifications reach 52%, which is 21.9 percentage points above national, among the higher-educated suburbs in Perth's middle ring. Overseas-born residents make up 31.2% of the population, 9.6 percentage points above the national average, with English (1,549), Irish (416), Chinese (410) and Scottish (386) the leading ancestries. Mandarin speakers (59) and Cantonese speakers (24) form the largest non-English language communities. Average household size of 2.6 is 0.1 above the national figure, consistent with the couples-with-children profile: 1,528 families fall into this category compared with 777 couples without children. Volunteering runs at 23.3%, above the national rate, reflecting civic engagement among the professional cohort.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.1%
Houses
10.2%
Townhouse
1.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits are balanced: 30.8% own outright, 37.5% carry a mortgage and 31.7% rent. The dominance of mortgage holders over outright owners suggests the suburb attracts active buyers rather than long-held, debt-free wealth. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 88.1%, with semi-detached at 10.2% and apartments at just 1.6%, making Manning one of the most detached-house-dominant suburbs in Perth's inner ring. Bedroom distribution skews large, with 43.6% at three bedrooms and 43.3% at four or more, so buyers seeking smaller dwellings will find limited options. Rent-to-income at 15.4% and mortgage-to-income at 25.1% are both below stress thresholds, indicating housing costs are manageable relative to the suburb's above-average incomes.
Mortgage / mo
$2,400
Rent / wk
$340
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$941
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.5%
Unoccupied
126
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.2%
Couples, no children
3,347
Total families
Economy & Employment
Manning's workforce concentrates in Healthcare (15.4%, 249 workers), Education (15.3%, 247 workers) and Professional/Technical services (14.2%, 229 workers), three sectors associated with stable, above-average salaries. Mining employs 8.5% of residents, higher than most Perth suburbs of similar socioeconomic profile, because the suburb is close enough to Perth CBD for FIFO workers to commute from. Professionals are the largest occupation group at 776, followed by Managers at 323, which aligns with the IEO decile 9 score for education and occupation advantage. The unemployment rate is 4.7% with a full-time employment rate of 61.5%. SEIFA scores position Manning firmly above average nationally: IRSAD decile 9, IEO decile 9, IRSD decile 8 and IER decile 8.
Unemployment
2.8%
Labour Force
5,892
Unemployed
163
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.5%
Part-time
33.8%
Participation
63.7%
Employed
2,071
Occupations
Top Industries
University
52.0%
Postgraduate
13.7%
Born Overseas
31.2%
Dwellings
1,552
Transport to Work
Manning scores decile 9 on IRSAD nationally, the second-highest advantage tier, meaning very few residents face material disadvantage. Car dependency is high at 84.1%, above the national rate, which is typical for Perth's suburban ring where public transport use at 6.8% trails most comparable eastern-seaboard suburbs. Walking and cycling account for 2.6% of commutes, low but consistent with the area's suburban street pattern. Only 5.3% of residents (216 people) need daily assistance, well below what would be expected given the aging trajectory. No schools are recorded inside the 1.73 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families draw on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The 23.3% volunteering rate and low housing stress indicators point to a cohesive, economically secure community.
Drive
84.1%
Public Transport
6.8%
Walk / Cycle
2.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.89%/yr
(+254 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 30.6% over the past 10 years and currently stands at 4,219, with the broader SA2 tracking from 13,007 in 2023 to 13,450 in 2025. Annual growth of 1.89% adds approximately 254 residents per year, driven almost entirely by internal migration. The gentrification score of 52 places Manning in the Active stage, supported by signals including 36% population growth since 2011 and accelerating shares of higher-income residents. The senior share rose 9.7 points while the working-age share fell 5.1 points, an aging trajectory that is common across Perth's middle ring as original owners remain in place. Medium forecasts project the SA2 reaching 14,908 by 2031. Affordability has worsened slightly, moving from 54.7% in 2011 to 56.8% in 2021, yet housing stress remains below threshold at current income levels.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+25
Net Internal / yr
+254
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +36% since 2011, Net internal migration +254/yr, Accelerating: 8% → 26%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Manning compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manning a good suburb to live in?
Manning ranks at IRSAD decile 9 nationally, the second-highest advantage tier, with household income at the 83.9th percentile. University qualifications reach 52%, which is 21.9 points above national. Housing costs are manageable, with mortgage-to-income at 25.1% and rent-to-income at 15.4%, both below stress thresholds.
What is the median house price in Manning?
The estimated median house price is $510,000 (derived from 2025 rental data). Weekly rent averages $340 and monthly mortgage repayments run approximately $2,400, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.1%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Manning?
No schools are recorded inside the Manning boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The suburb has a highly educated population, with 52% of residents holding university qualifications, which is 21.9 percentage points above the national average.
Is Manning safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Manning in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, Manning scores IRSAD decile 9 nationally, the second-highest advantage tier, and only 5.3% of its 4,219 residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage, low-risk area.
Is Manning good for property investment?
Rent of $340 a week against a $510,000 estimated median implies a gross yield near 3.5%. Net internal migration of 254 people per year supports demand, and rent grew 44% over the decade. The 7.5% vacancy rate is elevated and should be monitored, but annual population growth of 1.89% provides underlying demand.
How is Manning's population changing?
Manning grew 30.6% over the past 10 years. Annual growth runs at 1.89%, adding around 254 residents per year, driven by internal migration. Medium forecasts project the broader SA2 reaching 14,908 by 2031. The profile is aging, with the senior share up 9.7 points over the decade.
What languages are spoken in Manning?
About 31.2% of residents were born overseas, 9.6 points above the national figure. English dominates, with Mandarin (59 speakers), Cantonese (24), Persian (19) and Arabic (15) the most common non-English languages, reflecting a moderately international community.
How much development is happening in Manning?
There were 36 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, active for a suburb of 1.73 km2. Recent applications include patio additions and dwelling alterations, consistent with an established suburb undergoing renovation-led renewal rather than large-scale new construction.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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