The suburb of Manning is nestled in the City of South Perth, just 7km from the Perth CBD. A growing suburb, Manning is both close to the businesses and nightlife of Perth’s central suburbs, and removed enough to retain a suburban feel. There are parks and reserves dotted throughout the area, and the Swan River sits one suburb over. Many residents enjoy a family lifestyle while being close to all the action.
Manning is home to three primary schools and is located nearby major public and private high schools. One of Perth’s biggest universities, Curtin University is in the neighbouring suburb of Bentley, and Manning has seen an increase in its student population over the past decade or so. Manning borders both Como and Salter Point, both of which boast river view homes and a number of shops and boutiques.
Local shops and boutiques are dotted throughout Manning, and many residents attend the bustling Karawara shops the next suburb over, which are home to major supermarkets, restaurants, a bar, and fast food outlets. Public transport is available in neighbouring suburbs, with easy access further south or north to the CBD and beyond. Manning’s population includes older couples and families, established younger couples and families, and students. It is a suburb that enjoys the best of Perth both within and surrounding its perimeter.
