Manly at a glance
Median house
$4,487,500
-0.3% over 12 months
Median unit
$549,360
Weekly rent
$1,350
Houses · units $1,050
Gross yield
1.6%
Houses, on the median
Population
16.3k
Median age 38
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Prices: Median of 50 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2095), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $4,487,500 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (50 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $549,360, roughly 88% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-0.3%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $898,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -0.3%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Manly.
Median house price
$4,487,500
-0.3% over the past year. Median unit price $549,360.
Median of 50 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$1050/wk
Owner occupied
46%
Renter occupied
51%
At a deeper level
$4,487,500
-0.3% annual growth
$549,360
16,296
Median age: 38
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at -0.3%/yr
2021
$4.6M
5-year change
-1%
2026
$4.5M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Manly.
Manly's median house price is $4,487,500 (median of 50 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2095 (NSW), Northern Beaches Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Manly (2095) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW. The median house here is $4,487,500, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -0.3% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Manly has roughly 16,296 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Manly scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Manly's population at 16,296, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (46% own, 51% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
16,296
Median age
38
Family households
61%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.56% (median rent $1350/wk against a $4,487,500 price tag). Units yield 9.94% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 51% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.56%
Based on $4,487,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20269.94%
Based on $549,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-0.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202646%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
622
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
30
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Manly.
Local schools for Manly
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Manly Village Public School
Royal Far West School
Manly West Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Manly.
- What is the median house price in Manly?
- The median house price in Manly, NSW 2095 is $4,487,500 (median of 50 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $549,360. Annual growth is -0.3%.
- How much is my house worth in Manly?
- A useful starting point is the Manly median house price of $4,487,500 (units $549,360). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Manly a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Manly is 1.6%: the median weekly house rent is $1,350 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2095), June 2026) against the median house price of $4,487,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 0.3% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Manly is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Manly postcode?
- Manly is in the 2095 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Manly?
- Manly is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2095. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Manly?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1350, for units it's $1050.
- What schools are in Manly?
- There are 20 schools serving Manly on this page, including St Paul's Catholic College, Manly Village Public School, Royal Far West School.
- How walkable is Manly?
- Manly has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Manly?
- Manly is close to Manly East, Fairlight, Queenscliff, Balgowlah Heights, Balgowlah.
- What is the population of Manly?
- The population of Manly is approximately 16,296 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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