Manly
QLD 4179 · Brisbane
4,273 (2021) → 4,448 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Manly is a suburb in Brisbane, QLD 4179, about 16km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Manly are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 94/100, and is right by the coast. Manly has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 65/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 4179 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (8%), New Zealand (4.89%), South Africa (0.91%), Scotland (0.8%), Ireland (0.77%)
Top languages: French (0.47%), German (0.47%), Italian (0.42%), Tagalog (0.42%), Mandarin (0.4%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Brisbane local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.
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: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · 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 1045 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Manly State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1105
- St John Vianney's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1096
- Darling Point Special SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1021
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wynnum State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1035
- Guardian Angels' Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1083
- Lota State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1061
- Manly West State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 992
- Maridahdi Brisbane Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
- Moreton Bay Boys' CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1125
- Wondall Heights State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1041
- Wynnum State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1022
- Wynnum West State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 964
- South East Brisbane Steiner SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1037
- Brisbane Bayside State CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 981
- Moreton Bay CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1139
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Manly
Is Manly safe?
Manly has a residential safety score of 65/100, 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 8,817 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Manly from Brisbane CBD?
Manly is about 15.9 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 40 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Manly?
Manly has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1074 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Manly?
Manly has a transport score of 94/100, including 1 train station and 22 bus stops.