Brighton vs Manly
The verdict
Brighton is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.33M versus $4.23M in Manly. Brighton rates higher for transport (99 vs 72). Manly rates higher for liveability (98 vs 90). Brighton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (30 vs 37 min). On the separate residential safety score, Manly rates higher (71 vs 56/100 in Brighton).
Scores
| Brighton | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 88 |
| Transport | 99 | 72 |
| Education | 94 | 95 |
| Liveability | 90 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brighton | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,252 | 16,296 |
| Median age | 48 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,710 | $3,164 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.1% | 68.8% |
| Born in Australia | 69.1% | 55.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Brighton Moderate Growth · Manly Stable
Property
| Brighton | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.33M | $4.23M |
| Median unit price | $1.31M | $1.67M |
| House price YoY | -11.7% | -17.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $1,500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Brighton | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 731 | 110 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 370 | 135 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 90 | 307 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,045 | 8,272 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brighton | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 12 | 8 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,145 | 1,127 |
Transport
| Brighton | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 114 | 72 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 3 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 37 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 710 m | 8.6 km |
Liveability
| Brighton | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 51 | 85 |
| Parks | 23 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 33 | 110 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 940 m | 500 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.9 km | 10.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.1 km | 380 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 8.1 km |
Population & growth
| Brighton | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,252 | 16,296 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,560 | 17,613 |
| Projected 2041 | 27,009 | 17,075 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.38% | 1.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brighton or Manly?
Manly has the higher residential safety score (Brighton 56/100 vs Manly 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Brighton or Manly?
Brighton is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.33M versus $4.23M.
Which has better schools, Brighton or Manly?
Brighton has a higher average school ICSEA (Brighton 1145 vs Manly 1127; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brighton or Manly?
Brighton has the higher transport score (Brighton 99/100 vs Manly 72/100).
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