Manly at a glance
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
20.2k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Manly.
The postcode for Manly is 4179 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Manly (4179) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.
Manly has roughly 20,222 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by 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 32/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Manly's population at 20,222, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
20,222
Median age
42
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$357/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
20,222
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
171,968
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
32
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
Darling Point Special School
Wynnum State High School
Manly State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Manly.
- What is the Manly postcode?
- Manly is in the 4179 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Manly?
- Manly is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4179. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Manly?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $357.
- What schools are in Manly?
- There are 20 schools serving Manly on this page, including Darling Point Special School, St John Vianney's Primary School, Guardian Angels' Primary School.
- How walkable is Manly?
- Manly has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Manly?
- Manly is close to Wynnum, Wynnum Central, Lota, Manly West, Wynnum Plaza.
- What is the population of Manly?
- The population of Manly is approximately 20,222 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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