Manning

Manning is a relatively young area, with a typical age of 38 and a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas. About 19.2% of the population are children, while seniors aged 65 and over make up 16.1%, which is lower than in most other areas.

The community has a strong international presence, with 30.1% of people born overseas—a figure much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Chinese, and Scottish heritage.

Language diversity is high, as 18.5% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, with Mandarin being the most common non-English language spoken.

About 40.5% of residents report having no religion, which is around the middle for its level. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 46.0%.

The area is among the most highly qualified at its level, with 40.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 72.5%.

Household wealth is significantly high; the typical family earns $2,876 a week, which is well above the state and national figures. About 35.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, ranking among the highest in similar areas.

The community is generally healthy, with 25.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is lower than most similar areas. Mental health is the most commonly reported condition at 8.1%.

Volunteering is strong here, with 22.3% of people volunteering—well above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 30.9% of residents provide unpaid care for children, which is much higher than most areas.

There are 102 First Nations people in the area, including a very young population with a typical age of 16. This group has a much higher Year 12 completion rate (54.2%) than most similar areas, though typical incomes are far below the national average.

Families with children are common, making up 62.6% of households, and homes are slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling. One-parent families are also more common here than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 86.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. However, renting is much more common than in similar areas, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average at $2,400.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 26 stops and a very short 3-minute walk to the nearest one. While 60.2% of people drive to work, the area has one of the highest rates of public transport commuting for its level.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.5% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This is much higher than most similar areas.

A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work, and professionals make up 36.2% of occupations. The most common industries are health care, social assistance, and education.

Manning is very walkable, with a score of 7.1. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and grocery store, far exceeding state averages for urban convenience.