Wonga

Very relaxed and family friendly suburb with lots of local amenities. Close to the river, bush land and parks for outdoor people. For sporty types there are heaps of playing fields with footy, cricket, soccer and rugby teams. The tennis club, bowls club and George Burnett leisure centre also have great facilities. Welwyn Avenue shops has a good range of stores including a butcher, baker, pharmacy, bottle shop, post office, fruit &veg, IGA and a clothing store. Waterford Plaza is also close by with lots of eateries and supermarkets. Local primary schools are very well regarded and Aquinas and Penrhos are within walking distance. Community groups are very active and it has the friendship of a country town plus the advantage of being just 7km from the CBD. Getting around is very easy with good bus services and close proximity to the freeway and train line. I've lived in Manning for nearly 15 years. It was good when I first arrived but it just keeps getting better!

Other commentators have pointed out the aircraft noise. There is a flight path that goes over the suburb but I barely notice it and it's certainly not invasive. There is a degree of Homeswest housing but thisiis being reduced each year and most of the tenants add to the rich diversity of the suburb.