Manningham
With a median house price of $1,150,000 and household income at the 74th percentile nationally, Manningham punches above its modest size of 1,391 residents in a compact 0.55 km2 footprint. University qualifications reach 45.4%, which is 15.3 percentage points above the national average, and the suburb's SEIFA IRSAD sits in decile 1, the bottom of the relative advantage scale. That combination of high education, high property prices, and low SEIFA advantage scores is unusual and reflects long-held owner-occupier wealth rather than recent income gains. Population declined 6.6% over the past decade and continues to fall at around 21 residents per year, a pattern consistent with the aging trajectory signal.
Population
1,391
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,971/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
18
Median House
$1.1M
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price reached $1,150,000 in the first quarter of 2026, up 9.5% from $1,050,000 a year earlier. That one-year gain is the full price history available, so caution is warranted, but the direction is clearly upward. Separate houses dominate at 80.8% of all dwellings, with semi-detached at 13.0% and apartments a minor 6.3%. Three-bedroom homes account for 47.7% of the stock and 4-plus bedroom homes a further 27.4%, so families seeking space have good options. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.4%, below the 30% stress threshold. At 34.3%, outright ownership is high compared to many comparable SA suburbs, indicating established households rather than first-home buyers.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $1,150,000 in the first quarter of 2026, up 9.5% from $1,050,000 a year earlier. That one-year gain is the full price history available, so caution is warranted, but the direction is clearly upward. Separate houses dominate at 80.8% of all dwellings, with semi-detached at 13.0% and apartments a minor 6.3%. Three-bedroom homes account for 47.7% of the stock and 4-plus bedroom homes a further 27.4%, so families seeking space have good options. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.4%, below the 30% stress threshold. At 34.3%, outright ownership is high compared to many comparable SA suburbs, indicating established households rather than first-home buyers.
For Investors
The weekly rent of $320 against the $1,150,000 median implies a gross yield below 1.5%, low by SA standards and a signal that this market is driven by owner-occupiers rather than yield-seeking investors. The vacancy rate at 7.5% is elevated compared to tight rental markets elsewhere in Adelaide, reducing confidence in near-term rental demand. Only 26.9% of households rent, reinforcing the owner-dominated character. Development activity is moderate at 18 applications in the past 12 months, with recent lodgements including a land division creating 4 allotments and a dual-dwelling performance-assessed development. Net internal migration averages 18 a year and overseas migration adds 10, providing a thin but positive demand base. Population is forecast to decline from roughly 4,471 in 2025 to 4,297 by 2031 under the medium scenario, which limits long-run rental demand growth.
Development Activity
Total DAs
74
Last 12 Months
18
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+12.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 39 is 1 year below the national figure, a modest gap that belies the aging trajectory: the senior share rose 3.1 points and the young-adult share fell 1.6 points over the decade. University qualifications at 45.4% are 15.3 percentage points above the national average, one of the stronger education concentrations in Adelaide's northern suburbs. Overseas-born residents stand at 26.7%, which is 5.1 points above the national figure. Ancestry is led by English (380), Italian (183) and Irish (103), and top non-English languages include Punjabi (23), Italian (18), Greek (16) and Gujarati (14). Average household size of 2.6 aligns closely with the national figure. Couples with children (442) outnumber couples without children (274) among family households.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
80.8%
Houses
13.0%
Townhouse
6.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits 34.3% outright owners, 38.8% mortgage holders and 26.9% renters, a profile where mortgage holders and owners together hold 73.1% of dwellings. That high combined owner share exceeds many SA suburbs and reflects a stable, long-term residential community. Three-bedroom homes are the dominant type at 47.7%, followed by 4-plus bedroom at 27.4% and 2-bedroom at 23.7%. Separate houses cover 80.8% of all dwellings, well above the national apartment-heavy urban norm. The price grew from $1,050,000 in Q1 2025 to $1,150,000 in Q1 2026, a 9.5% rise over one year. Mortgage repayments average $2,000 per month with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.4%, keeping repayment burden below the stress threshold despite the seven-figure price. Rent-to-income at 16.2% is also comfortable, well below the 30% stress level.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wk
$320
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$877
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.5%
Unoccupied
43
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.0%
Couples, no children
1,095
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 23.3% of local workers (133 people), well above typical suburban shares, followed by Education at 10.7% (61), Public Admin at 9.5% (54), Professional and Technical services at 9.1% (52) and Construction at 8.4% (48). By occupation, Professionals lead at 221, followed by Clerical and Admin workers (125) and Managers (115). The full-time employment rate is 60.6% and unemployment sits at 4.5%, close to the SA average. The participation rate of 66.6% is moderate. Weekly personal income averages $877 and household income $1,971, placing the suburb in the 74th percentile nationally. SEIFA scores are low relative to income: the IRSAD decile is 1 and IEO decile is 1, reflecting that education and income gains here have not translated into broader resource advantage as measured by asset wealth.
Unemployment
9.7%
Labour Force
1,952
Unemployed
190
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.6%
Part-time
34.9%
Participation
66.6%
Employed
743
Occupations
Top Industries
University
45.4%
Postgraduate
13.9%
Born Overseas
26.7%
Dwellings
525
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high, with 82.7% of residents commuting by car and only 7.5% using public transport, slightly below the national average for comparable outer-metro suburbs. Active travel is minimal at 3.4% walking or cycling. The crime rate of 20.1 incidents per 1,000 residents, based on 28 total recorded incidents, is low in absolute terms, consistent with the low-crime-rate identity signal. Only 3.8% of residents (51 people) need daily assistance, a low share relative to the aging demographic profile. Volunteering at 18.3% is above average nationally, pointing to a community with capacity to engage. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families depend on institutions in neighbouring Campbelltown, Dernancourt or Walkerville corridors. The IRSAD decile 1 score indicates that, despite reasonable incomes, aggregate socioeconomic advantage ranks below average nationally.
Drive
82.7%
Public Transport
7.5%
Walk / Cycle
3.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
-0.47%/yr
(-21 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation has been on a steady downward path, falling from 4,496 in 2023 to 4,471 in 2025, a decline of 0.47% per year or roughly 21 residents annually. Over ten years, the suburb lost 6.6% of its population. The medium forecast projects continued decline to 4,297 by 2031. Migration provides a modest offset: net internal migration averages 18 per year and net overseas migration 10, yet neither is sufficient to reverse natural decline driven by an aging cohort. The gentrification score of 12 places Manningham as not gentrifying, meaning there are no significant signals of demographic or economic uplift. Affordability as measured by rent-to-income moved from 35.7% in 2011 to 34.7% in 2021, a stable trend that reflects wages growing broadly in line with rents over the decade. Real income grew 10.0% over the period.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+10
Net Internal / yr
+18
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
28
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
20.1
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Manningham compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manningham a good suburb to live in?
Manningham suits owner-occupier families who value a quiet, house-dominant residential area. The median house price is $1,150,000 and household income sits in the 74th percentile nationally. University qualifications at 45.4% are 15.3 points above the national average. The trade-off is a SEIFA IRSAD decile 1 rating, meaning overall socioeconomic advantage ranks below most Australian suburbs, and no schools are recorded inside the boundary.
What is the median house price in Manningham?
The median house price is $1,150,000 as of the first quarter of 2026, up 9.5% from $1,050,000 a year earlier. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.4%, which is below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $320.
What schools are in Manningham?
No schools are recorded inside the Manningham suburb boundary in this dataset. Families typically access schools in neighbouring suburbs such as Campbelltown or Dernancourt. Despite the absence of local schools, Manningham residents are highly educated, with university qualifications at 45.4%, which is 15.3 percentage points above the national average.
Is Manningham safe?
Manningham recorded 28 total crime incidents in the latest period, giving a crime rate of 20.1 per 1,000 residents. That figure is low in absolute terms and aligns with the suburb's low-crime-rate identity signal. Only 3.8% of the 1,391 residents, or 51 people, need daily assistance, also low for a suburb with an aging demographic trajectory.
Is Manningham good for property investment?
The investment case is mixed. Weekly rent of $320 against a $1,150,000 median implies a gross yield below 1.5%, well below typical Adelaide investor benchmarks. The vacancy rate of 7.5% is elevated, signalling limited rental demand pressure. The 9.5% price rise over one year is a positive, but population is forecast to decline to 4,297 by 2031, which limits long-term rental growth. The suburb suits capital-preservation strategies rather than yield-driven ones.
How is Manningham's population changing?
Population is declining slowly, falling from 4,496 in 2023 to 4,471 in 2025, a rate of about 0.47% per year. Over the past decade the suburb lost 6.6% of its population. The medium forecast projects continued decline to 4,297 by 2031. Net internal migration of 18 and overseas migration of 10 residents per year partially offset the trend but are insufficient to reverse it.
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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