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NSW · Tamworth Regional Council

Manilla, 2346

Current weather

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80% humidity · 6.6 km/h wind · 18.4° / 12.2° today · 8.4 mm rain

Updated

Desirability score

37.1/100
Below average

1262nd in NSW

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Manilla is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

In Tamworth Regional, Manilla keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in transport and access and parks and green space. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
2,386
Median age
48
Median household income / week
$994
Dwelling vacancy
12%
Unoccupied private dwellings
130 of 1,086
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Employment rate
42.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
88 / 37 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

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

Houses (January to March 2026)
$430

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
184
Against the person
62
Against property
71
Rate per 1,000 residents
77.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 38 residents
State safety percentile
55.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-6.3%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Break And Enter Non-Dwelling15
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault25
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment21
  • Malicious Damage To Property26
  • Other Offences17

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

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
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
901.5
  • Manilla Central SchoolCombined
  • St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

156 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 123 Namoi River Rd
  • Halls Creek Rd Opp 147
  • Namoi River Rd Opp 74
  • Rock Abbey Property, Halls Creek Rd
  • Rotary Park, Manilla St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

60 planning-related records

2026· 3 proposals

  • April 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    26 CHAPMAN STREET MANILLA 2346Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    107 ARTHUR STREET MANILLA 2346Determined

  • January 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
    1A CARINYA AVENUE MANILLA 2346Determined
2025· 9 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    TAMWORTH ROAD MANILLA 2346Determined

  • November 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    107 ARTHUR STREET MANILLA 2346Determined

  • October 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; General industry
    STATION STREET MANILLA 2346Determined

  • September 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home
    RANGARI ROAD MANILLA 2346Determined

  • August 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    119-121 MANILLA STREET MANILLA 2346Determined

  • May 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    86 NAMOI STREET MANILLA 2346Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    77 RIVER STREET MANILLA 2346Determined

  • March 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    21 MERINDAH AVENUE MANILLA 2346Determined

  • January 2025

  • Demolition; Signage; Erection of a new structure
    SOUTH STREET MANILLA 2346Determined
2024· 12 proposals

  • November 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    102 COURT STREET MANILLA 2346Determined

  • October 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport
    25 ROWAN STREET MANILLA 2346Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    276-278 MANILLA STREET MANILLA 2346Determined

  • September 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    44 rangari road manilla nsw 2346Determined
  • Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    108 MANILLA STREET MANILLA 2346Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    101 RUSHES CREEK ROAD MANILLA 2346Determined

  • August 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    50 NAMOI STREET MANILLA 2346Determined
  • Farm buildings; Shed; Erection of a new structure
    26 RANGARI ROAD MANILLA 2346Determined

  • July 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    38 STODDART STREET MANILLA 2346Determined

  • April 2024

  • Demolition
    143 COURT STREET MANILLA 2346Determined

  • January 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    52 MANILLA STREET MANILLA 2346Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    16 CAERMARTHEN STREET MANILLA 2346Determined
2023· 14 proposals

  • November 2023

  • Farm buildings; Shed; Erection of a new structure
    26 RANGARI ROAD MANILLA 2346Determined

  • October 2023

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    47 STODDART STREET MANILLA 2346Determined

  • August 2023

  • Change of use
    105 MANILLA STREET MANILLA 2346Determined

  • July 2023

  • Shed
    11 STODDART STREET MANILLA 2346Determined

  • June 2023

  • Dwelling
    RUSHES CREEK ROAD MANILLA 2346Determined

  • May 2023

  • Dual occupancy
    39 STRAFFORD STREET MANILLA 2346Withdrawn

  • April 2023

  • Dwelling
    4133//DP1274674Determined
  • Restaurant or cafe
    209-213 MANILLA STREET MANILLA 2346Determined

  • March 2023

  • Dwelling
    HIGGINS AVENUE MANILLA 2346Determined
  • Shed
    50 NAMOI STREET MANILLA 2346Determined
  • Other
    4133 MANILLA ROAD MANILLA 2346Determined
  • Change of use
    26 CHAPMAN STREET MANILLA 2346Determined

  • February 2023

  • Shed
    63 ARTHUR STREET MANILLA 2346Determined
  • Subdivision of land
    127 COURT STREET MANILLA 2346Determined
2022· 2 proposals

  • November 2022

  • Change of use
    53 NAMOI STREET MANILLA 2346Determined

  • September 2022

  • Dwelling
    52 NAMOI RIVER ROAD MANILLA 2346Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Manilla V C Byrnes LookoutParking
  • Parking
  • Picnic Table
  • Sports field

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • B. V. Byrnes Memorial ParkPark
  • Brady ParkPark
  • Carinya ParkPark
  • Chaffey ParkPark
  • Colin Scott ReservePark
  • Coronation ParkPark
  • Manilla ShowgroundPark
  • Rotary ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
4
Emergency department
On site
  • F--F Womens Health ClinicManilla Streetyes
  • Manilla Multi-Purpose ServiceCourt Streethospital
  • Manilla Pharmacypharmacy
  • Rural Medical ClinicManilla Streetyes

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Manilla Railway Viaduct and UnderbridgeRiver Street, ManillaSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
9
Parks (OSM)
9

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
37.1/100 — Below average
National rank
4000th in Australia
State rank
1262nd in NSW
Peer rank
#193 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#450 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Manilla V C Byrnes Lookoutamenitiesparking
  • Parkingamenitiesparking
  • Picnic Tableamenitiespicnic_table
  • Sports fieldamenitiespitch
  • Break And Enter Non-Dwellingcrime15
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime25
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime21
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime26
  • Other Offencescrime17
  • 123 Namoi River Rdtransport

Data sources & freshness

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