Fairlight vs Manly
The verdict
Fairlight is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.19M versus $4.86M in Manly. Manly rates higher for transport (72 vs 58). Manly has a shorter estimated CBD commute (37 vs 44 min). On the separate residential safety score, Fairlight rates higher (100 vs 71/100 in Manly).
Scores
FairlightManly
| Fairlight | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 88 |
| Transport | 58 | 72 |
| Education | 96 | 95 |
| Liveability | 100 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fairlight | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,141 | 16,296 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,251 | $3,164 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.2% | 68.8% |
| Born in Australia | 63.9% | 55.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Fairlight Stable · Manly Stable
Property
| Fairlight | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.19M | $4.86M |
| Median unit price | $2.02M | $2.00M |
| House price YoY | 22.8% | 12.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $2,225 | $2,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 58 | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fairlight | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 130 | 110 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 65 | 135 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 81 | 307 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,466 | 6,805 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fairlight | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 8 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,134 |
Transport
| Fairlight | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 72 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 3 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 37 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.0 km | 8.6 km |
Liveability
| Fairlight | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 85 |
| Parks | 2 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 110 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 500 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.8 km | 10.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 660 m | 380 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.1 km | 8.1 km |
Population & growth
| Fairlight | Manly | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,141 | 16,296 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,637 | 17,613 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,435 | 17,075 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.96% | 1.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fairlight or Manly?
Fairlight has the higher residential safety score (Fairlight 100/100 vs Manly 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Fairlight or Manly?
Fairlight is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.19M versus $4.86M.
Which has better public transport, Fairlight or Manly?
Manly has the higher transport score (Fairlight 58/100 vs Manly 72/100).
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