Manilla, NSW 2346 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Manilla is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2346, home to 2,386 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tamworth local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 363 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,386
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $994 /week
- Median personal income
- $533 /week
- Median family income
- $1,309 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Tamworth Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $260 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Manilla Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 25 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 65 bus stops
- Rowan St At Market St
- Market St At Rowan St
- Arthur St At Strafford St
- Market St At Manilla St
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Court St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 3 pubs and bars
- 18 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 660 mm
- Reference station: Tamworth Airport AWS, 49.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 44.2% of the 1,319 resolvable premises in Manilla. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 20.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 12.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 22.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 44.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 211 across postcode 2346 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 60 violent offences, 37 theft, 35 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Manilla?
Manilla (NSW 2346) had 2,386 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Tamworth Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Manilla?
The median advertised rent in Manilla is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Manilla?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Manilla covering government sectors. Nearest include: Manilla Central School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Manilla?
Manilla is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (44.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Manilla?
Across postcode 2346, 211 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (60), theft (37), other (35). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Manilla?
In Manilla, mean daily temperatures range from 9.9°C to 25°C and annual rainfall is 660 mm measured at the Tamworth Airport AWS weather station (49.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Manilla?
65 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Manilla centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 25 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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