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NSW · Northern Beaches Council

Manly, 2095

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Desirability score

76.9/100
Excellent

Top 1% of New South Wales' suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Coastal
  • Café precinct
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
What Manly is known for: High desirability, Coastal, Café precinct, Green suburb, Education hub

Suburb profile

Manly wears its coastal identity openly, a established suburb built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. The coast and city are both within easy reach, so days can swing between beach time and urban outings. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.

Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, with locals returning to favourite spots. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates excellent overall, led by growth momentum and schools and education, while housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar coastal suburbs.

Population

Population
16,296
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$3,164
Dwelling vacancy
16.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,362 of 8,337
Median monthly mortgage
$3,467
Employment rate
67%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
340 / 799 / 5,352

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$1,015
Houses (January to March 2026)
$2,125
All types (January to March 2026)
$1,050
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
266

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
1,348
Against the person
306
Against property
541
Rate per 1,000 residents
82.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 53 residents
State safety percentile
57.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-12.1%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions82
  • Fraud134
  • Malicious Damage To Property76
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault121
  • Other Theft131

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,143
  • Manly Village Public SchoolPrimary
  • Royal Far West SchoolSpecial
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Paul's Catholic CollegeSecondary
  • Stella Maris CollegeSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

128 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Manly Wharf, Belgrave St
  • Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E
  • Sydney Rd Opp Birkley Rd
  • Sydney Rd Opp Birkley Rd
  • Sydney Rd Opp Ivanhoe Park

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • RoadworksPittwater Road, Balgowlah Road26 Apr 2026 – 02 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

858 planning-related records

2026· 40 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    22-26 ADDISON ROAD MANLY 2095Additional Information Requested
  • Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    2/4 Eurobin Ave Manly NSW 2095Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    35 COLLINGWOOD STREET MANLY 2095Under Assessment
  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)
    1 92 BOWER STREET MANLY 2095Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    60 BOWER STREET MANLY 2095Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    60 BOWER STREET MANLY 2095Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    14 SOUTH STEYNE MANLY 2095Under Assessment
  • Signage; Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Business identification sign; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading
    19-23 THE CORSO MANLY 2095Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure
    29 REDDALL STREET MANLY 2095Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    42 ADDISON ROAD MANLY 2095Additional Information Requested
  • Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure
    35-39 BELGRAVE STREET MANLY 2095Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences
    6 ROLFE STREET MANLY 2095Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    62 BOWER STREET MANLY 2095Additional Information Requested
  • Independent living units; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    27 BIRKLEY ROAD MANLY 2095Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    75 WHISTLER STREET MANLY 2095Determined
  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    101 NORTH STEYNE MANLY 2095Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    42 QUINTON ROAD MANLY 2095Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    111 ADDISON ROAD MANLY 2095Additional Information Requested

  • April 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise
    34-35 SOUTH STEYNE MANLY 2095Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure
    23 ASHBURNER STREET MANLY 2095Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    7 CLIFF STREET MANLY 2095Determined
  • Subdivision
    25 THE CORSO MANLY 2095Determined
  • Signage; Hotel or motel accommodation; Advertising and signage
    58 NORTH STEYNE MANLY 2095Determined
  • Subdivision
    96-97 NORTH STEYNE MANLY 2095Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    29 ALEXANDER STREET MANLY 2095Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    243 PITTWATER ROAD MANLY 2095Under Assessment
  • Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure
    35-39 BELGRAVE STREET MANLY 2095Additional Information Requested
  • Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    43 SYDNEY ROAD MANLY 2095Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Driveways and hard stand spaces
    15 MARSHALL STREET MANLY 2095Determined
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise
    24A DARLEY ROAD MANLY 2095Additional Information Requested

  • March 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    19 BOWER STREET MANLY 2095Determined
  • Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    32 THE CORSO MANLY 2095Determined
  • Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    151 PITTWATER ROAD MANLY 2095Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Fences
    35 BALGOWLAH ROAD MANLY 2095Determined
  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    15 LAURENCE STREET MANLY 2095Under Assessment
  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    103 ADDISON ROAD MANLY 2095Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Swimming pool
    67 WHISTLER STREET MANLY 2095Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    37 OSBORNE ROAD MANLY 2095Determined

  • February 2026

  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences
    63 GOLF PARADE MANLY 2095Determined
  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    96-97 NORTH STEYNE MANLY 2095Additional Information Requested

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

608 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Liquorland ExpressAlcohol
  • Australian Bronze Sculpture HouseArts centre
  • Bakery
  • BrezelBarBakery
  • Manly BakeryBakery

    31 Sydney Road

  • StapleBakery
  • ANZBank
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • St.GeorgeBank

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

12 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bower Street ReservePark
  • Dalley ParkPark
  • Gilbert ParkPark
  • Graham ReservePark
  • Ivanhoe ParkPark
  • Kangaroo ParkPark
  • Keirle ParkPark
  • Lagoon ParkPark
  • Little Manly PointPark
  • Peace ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
16
Emergency department
On site
  • Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice (AYAH)hospital
  • Australian Clinical LabsSouth Steynesample_collection
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Dentistdentist
  • Dentists Manly – Dr. Pechar and AssociatesPittwater Roaddentist
  • Ian Donaldoptometrist
  • Malouf Manly Pharmacypharmacy
  • Manly Community PharmacyWentworth Streetpharmacy
  • Manly Corso Pharmacypharmacy
  • Manly Dental CareEast Esplanadedentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

6 state heritage places

  • Ivanhoe Park (including Manly Oval) cultural landscape Sydney Road, ManlySHR
  • Manly Cove PavilionWest Esplanade, ManlySHR
  • Manly wharfWest Esplanade, ManlySHR
  • North Head Quarantine Station & ReserveNorth Head Scenic Drive, ManlySHR
  • St Patricks Estate151 Darley Road ManlySHR
  • Substation34a-36 Whistler Street ManlySHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Guardian Childcare & Educationchildcare
  • Headland Montessorichildcare
  • Leaps & Bounds Preschool ManlyPacific Paradekindergarten
  • Little Lane Early Learning Centre- ManlyPittwater Roadchildcare
  • Manly Community Pre-SchoolKangaroo Streetchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
23
Parks (OSM)
15

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
76.9/100 — Excellent
State standing
Top 1% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
35th in Australia
State rank
13th in NSW
Peer rank
#2 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#6 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 4 Pines Brewing CompanyamenitiesUnit 29 43-45 East Esplanade, Manlypub
  • ANZamenitiesbank
  • Acai Sydamenitiesfast_food
  • Addison Rd at Darley Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Addison Rd at Osborne Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Aikkitaamenitiesrestaurant
  • Aliceamenitiesrestaurant
  • An VietamenitiesUnit 4 25-27 South Steynefast_food
  • Anglicareamenitiesrecycling
  • Anita Gelatoamenities46-48 The Corsoice_cream

Data sources & freshness

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