Manly
NSW 2095 · Northern Beaches
16,296 (2021) → 17,613 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Northern Beaches local government area (est. 271,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Manly is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2095, about 11km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.23M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 72/100, and is right by the coast. Manly has an overall score of 88/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (11.65%), New Zealand (3.2%), USA (2.9%), Brazil (1.87%), South Africa (1.66%)
Top languages: Spanish (2.52%), French (1.99%), Portuguese (1.88%), German (1.49%), Italian (1%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1133 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1158
- Manly Village Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1145
- Stella Maris CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1124
- St Paul's Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1080
- Headland Montessori ELCPrimary · Independent
- Stella Maris College Benedict CampusSecondary · Independent
- Farmhouse Montessori School, North HeadPrimary · Independent
- Royal Far West SchoolCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Manly West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1142
- Balgowlah Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1171
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls CampusSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1109
- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1169
- St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1138
- St Kieran's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1126
- Stewart House SchoolCombined · Government · 3.5km
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys CampusSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1115
- Harbord Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1136
- Manly Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1122
- Seaforth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1158
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1088
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Manly
Is Manly safe?
Manly has a residential safety score of 71/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,272 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Manly?
In Manly, the median house price is $4.23M and the median unit price is $1.67M. Median weekly house rent is $1,500.
How far is Manly from Sydney CBD?
Manly is about 10.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 37 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Manly?
Manly has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1127 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Manly?
Manly has a transport score of 72/100 and 72 bus stops.