Manning is an established suburb within the municipality of the City of South Perth. Development of the area began in the 1920s, but it wasn’t until the 1950s and 1960s that any notable growth occurred. Manning’s next growth spurt occurred between 1991 and 2006, but has remained relatively stable since.
Life in Manning
Positioned seven kilometres from Perth City and within close proximity of Curtin University, Manning is in the enviable position of being close to major urban areas, while still removed enough to enjoy the benefits of a suburban lifestyle. Parks and reserves feature throughout for residents to explore and there are a handful of local shops as well as two local schools.
Manning facts
KEY FACTS
| Distance to Perth (km) | 7 |
| Postcode | 6152 |
| Local Government | South Perth |
| Primary schools | Manning Primary School, St Pius X Catholic School, Curtin Primary School, Aquinas College, Penrhos College, Como Primary School, Shelley Primary School, Mount Pleasant Primary School, Collier Primary School, St Benedict’s School |
| Secondary schools | Aquinas College, Como Secondary College, Penrhos College, Clontarf Aboriginal College, Canning College, Rossmoyne Senior High School, Applecross Senior High School, Kensington Secondary School, All Saints’ College, Wesley College |
| Shops | Karawara Shopping Centre |
| Train stations | Canning Bridge |
| Bus services | Bus service to Perth CBD or Canning Bridge Station |
| 2016 CENSUS SUMMARY | MANNING | PERTH |
|---|---|---|
| Population – usually resident | 4,139 | 1,943,858 |
| Median age of residents (years) | 36 | 36 |
| Average household size (persons) | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Number of occupied dwellings * | 1,453 | 690,280 |
| Number of unoccupied dwellings | 155 | 85,730 |
| Median weekly household income | $1,817 | $1,643 |
| Median monthly mortgage repayment | $2,500 | $2,000 |
| Total private dwellings | 1,613 | 776,015 |
| Area (sqkm) | 2 | 6,416 |
* Excludes visitor only households