4 min drive to Canning Bridge + 5 min transfer + 17 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
38 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2208/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.5%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
67%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
10.3%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.6
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Manning
Full-time 30.8%Part-time 19.3%Unemployed 2.4%Not in labour 47.5%
Dwelling Types
Manning
House 88.1%Semi-detached 10.2%Flat/Unit 1.6%
Commute Mode
Manning
Car 79.2%Transit 5.9%Bicycle 1.5%Walk 0.7%WFH 12.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
66.4%
England
5.7%
China
1.9%
New Zealand
1.9%
Malaysia
1.8%
Language at Home
English only
80.8%
Mandarin
1.5%
Cantonese
0.6%
Arabic
0.4%
Hindi
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Manning
Is Manning safe?
Manning has a safety score of 41/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Como (WA) (39/100), Karawara (6/100), Salter Point (87/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Manning?
Median weekly rent in Manning is $863/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Como (WA) ($850/wk), Karawara ($745/wk), Salter Point ($895/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Manning?
Manning has a school rating of 88/100 across 3 schools, which is well above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Manning Primary School (Primary), Curtin Primary School (Primary), St Pius X Catholic School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Manning from Perth CBD?
Manning is 16 minutes by car, or 48 minutes by public transport, or 26 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Manning affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Manning is $1.6M, up 23.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $1.2M. For renters, median weekly rent is $863/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Como (WA) ($1.5M), Karawara ($963K), Salter Point ($2.1M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/manning
🌿 Nature & Outdoors🌳 Established⚽ Sports & Recreation🚗 Car Dependent
Manning is a quiet, established suburb south of the river, best known for its expansive parkland reserve, a bush retreat locals call the 'Kings Park of the South', which draws walkers, cyclists, and photographers year-round. A bowling club, community centre hosting plant fairs, and a beloved market scene that ran until 2024 round out its settled character. Car-dependent but close to Curtin University and the Kwinana Freeway, it suits those who value green space over urban buzz.
At $1.58M and rent of $863/week, the local housing market is 55% above the Perth metro median. Manning sits a 16-minute drive from the CBD (48 min by transit), and most residents drive (65%). The safety score of 41/100 sits 11 points below the metro average of 52. It has 3 schools with a combined rating of 88/100, among the highest in Perth. The suburb's median age of 38 and household income of $2,208/week sit near the broader average.