Mannering Park

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2259
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A steady increase in median property prices over a five-year period in the suburb translates to a 18.6% capital gain.

It also delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.Investors saw the median home price rise to $807,999

The augmented property values in the suburb are trailing above the territorial average of 5.34% in 2016.

On the other hand, based on current median home prices for the suburb, Real estate investors could earn a rental income of $650.

Home owners selling their properties and realtors in MANNERING PARK usually have to wait an average of 63.3 days days before their assets are lifted off the market.

The NSW suburb ranks 198th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in NSW, posting a 4.18% return.

It also places places 591st in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Mannering Park (postcode 2259) lies on a peninsula by Lake Macquarie in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, around 22 kilometres north-east of Wyong and about 115 kilometres north-northeast of Sydney’s central business district by road.

According to some local sources, Mannering Park had a resident population of 2,472 in the 2021 Census, a modest increase from 2,472 in 2016. The median age trend favours middle-aged adults, with many residents falling within the 50–59 bracket. Approximately 86 per cent of people in Mannering Park were born in Australia, and 92.8 per cent of households spoke only English at home. Religious affiliation is split among Anglicans, Catholics, and those with “No Religion” as the largest groups.

Public transport options in Mannering Park are limited. On Census day 2021, only about 0.9 per cent of commuters used public transport, while 65.5 per cent used a private car. Some bus routes link the suburb with surrounding centres, but train connections require travel to neighbouring hubs. Many residents combine bus and train transfers for longer journeys, especially those heading to Sydney.

Mannering Park is home to several essential local facilities. It supports a public school, tennis, basketball and netball courts, two sporting ovals and public parks. The primary street services include a mini-mart with fuel, a post office, a pharmacy, a cafe, a hairdresser, and a newsagent. More comprehensive hospital, specialist and primary retail services are located in neighbouring centres such as Wyong and Lake Haven.

Recreational life in Mannering Park centres on its lakeside and natural amenities. The suburb features a long lakefront reserve, a sailing club, a Sea Scout group, and a tourist caravan park. Parks and open green spaces are interwoven through residential areas, with 12 parks covering nearly 4.9 per cent of the suburb’s area. The adjacent Munmorah State Conservation Area and nearby coastal landscapes offer bushwalking, picnic settings, surf beaches, and opportunities for nature observation.

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