NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Mannering Park, 2259
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Mannering Park is a practical mid-sized suburb in Central Coast (NSW), well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. 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. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar metro suburbs, even with parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
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
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
- 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.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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)
- 281
- Against the person
- 70
- Against property
- 92
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 110
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 77.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions789
- Domestic Violence Related Assault437
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment636
- Malicious Damage To Property530
- Transport Regulatory Offences1055
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 945
- Mannering Park Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
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
Public transport
42 public transport stops in this suburb
- Ruttleys Rd At Vales Rd
- Ruttleys Rd Opp Mannering Colliery
- Vales Rd At Halcyon St
- Vales Rd Opp Griffith St
- Vales Rd Opp Spencer Rd
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).
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· 2 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
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
17 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).
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
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
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.
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)
- 25
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- 26.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5835th in Australia
- State rank
- 1827th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #391 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #820 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 28 Spencer Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Catherine St after Griffith Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Catherine St after Rupert Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Catherine St before Vales Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Catherine St opp Rupert Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Picnic Tableamenitiespicnic_table
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Ruttleys Rd opp Mannering Collieryamenitiesbus_stop
- Ruttleys Rd opp Vales Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Spencer Rd at Vinrace Laneamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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