Manly at a glance
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
16.3k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Manly.
The postcode for Manly is 2095 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Manly (2095) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
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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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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$725/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$725/wk
Owner occupied
46%
Renter occupied
51%
At a deeper level
16,296
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,348
total offences in 2025
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 2025· 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
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Government School Catchment
Manly Village Public School
Royal Far West School
Manly West Public School
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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 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 $725, for units it's $725.
- 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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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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