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Manly, NSW 2095

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketWalkable

Median House

$5,000,000

market range $4.4M-$5.3M

Median Unit

$1,210,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (houses)

2.1%

1yr Growth (houses)

+3.1%

market range -10.0% to +12.5%

Investment snapshot for Manly

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Manly market and investor summary

In Manly, NSW 2095, the median house sells for around $5M, on a gross rental yield of 2.1% for houses. House prices have moved +3.1% over the past year. At 2.0% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.1% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 2.0% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Manly: people, income and schools

Manly has a resident population of roughly 16,296, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 38, it reads as broadly working-age, with renters making up 51% of households.

The typical household income runs to around $165,000 a year (about $3,160 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (10 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 26% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

Families have 32 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, and they test well above the national school average on ICSEA, a draw for education-focused families. Manly sits about 11 km from the CBD. Most day-to-day errands are doable on foot; the suburb scores 84 for walkability and 55 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Basement (vectored or non-vectored).

Population
16,296
+4% over 5yr
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$165,000/yr
Households renting
51%
Family households
61%
Socio-economic rank
10/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
32
avg ICSEA 1154
Unemployment
3.2%
Distance to CBD
11 km
Walk score
84/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Manly

What should I check before investing in Manly?

Manly has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Tight rental market (2.0% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Walkability score of 84 broadens the tenant pool beyond car-dependent renters. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Manly?

The median property price in Manly, NSW 2095 is $5M for houses.

What rental yield does Manly show?

The gross rental yield in Manly is 2.1% for houses and 2.8% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Manly?

House prices in Manly are up 3.1% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Manly?

The current vacancy rate in Manly is 2.0%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Manly?

Manly has a population of approximately 16,296 residents, with a median age of 38.

What schools are near Manly?

There are 32 schools within roughly 5km of Manly. Their average ICSEA sits well above the national mean of 1000, which points to a more advantaged school catchment. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Manly's population growing?

The population of Manly has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Manly from the CBD?

Manly is about 11 km from the CBD.

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