Question 1

Is Manningham a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Manningham is a small, mainly residential suburb in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs with a quietly established feel. Tree-lined streets feature a mix of mid-century single-storey brick and weatherboard homes alongside pockets of newer infill, and gardens are a notable feature. It appeals to families and professionals seeking a calm suburban setting with local parks, nearby shopping strips and public transport.

Families dominate the suburb, with almost half being couple families with children, and about 73.1% of homes are owner-occupied, which gives the area a settled character. There are few commercial hubs inside Manningham, so schools and many services are found in adjacent precincts. The suburb includes council-managed open space such as the reserve on Bennett Avenue, and no significant new public infrastructure projects are reported. Whether Manningham suits you depends on whether you want a quiet, established base close to nearby amenities.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Manningham?

Accepted Answer

Renting a house in Manningham 5086 runs to about $605 a week. Against a typical local household income of $1,971 a week at the last Census, that rent would take about 30.7% of a household's weekly income — roughly a third, which is a sizeable share. If you're renting rather than buying, that share is the figure that matters; whether it feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Manningham a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

For someone weighing Manningham as an investment, the house market showed modest capital growth over the past year: median house values rose 4.6%. House rents edged up 0.8% over the same period, so on these figures capital growth outpaced rental income for houses. Whether that balance fits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	4.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	2	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	71	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$605	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	0.8%	N/A

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