Manly Vale
NSW 2093 · Northern Beaches
6,389 (2021) → 6,505 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 Vale is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2093, about 12km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.83M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 57/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Manly Vale has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2093 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (8.37%), New Zealand (2.41%), China (2.07%), Brazil (1.72%), South Africa (1.47%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.36%), Spanish (1.93%), Portuguese (1.77%), Italian (1.5%), Japan (0.89%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1136 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Manly Vale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1129
- St Kieran's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1122
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1115
Nearby (within 10km)
- Manly West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1147
- The Beach SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1039
- Stella Maris College Benedict CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.5km
- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1168
- Balgowlah North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1169
- St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1134
- Farmhouse Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1165
- Seaforth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1165
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys CampusSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1115
- Stella Maris CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1135
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1098
- Harbord Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1137
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Manly Vale
Is Manly Vale safe?
Manly Vale has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,661 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Manly Vale?
In Manly Vale, the median house price is $2.83M and the median unit price is $1.06M. Median weekly house rent is $1,512.
How far is Manly Vale from Sydney CBD?
Manly Vale is about 11.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 46 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Manly Vale?
Manly Vale has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1122 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Manly Vale?
Manly Vale has a transport score of 57/100 and 38 bus stops.