North Manly
NSW 2100 · Northern Beaches
3,396 (2021) → 3,607 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.
North Manly is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2100, about 13km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.33M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 57/100, and is right by the coast. North Manly 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 2100 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.24%), New Zealand (2.8%), Italy (1.77%), South Africa (1.41%), Germany (1.06%)
Top languages: Italian (2.65%), Spanish (1.53%), Mandarin (1.24%), German (1.21%), Portuguese (0.88%)
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 1134 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1098
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls CampusSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1115
- The Beach SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1039
- St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1134
- St Kieran's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1122
- Harbord Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1137
- Brookvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1075
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1217
- Manly Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1129
- St Augustine's College SydneyCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1141
- Stella Maris College Benedict CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.6km
- Stewart House SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7km
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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.
View childcare centres on the map →
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 North Manly
Is North Manly safe?
North Manly 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 3,710 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Manly?
In North Manly, the median house price is $3.33M and the median unit price is $1.24M. Median weekly house rent is $1,400.
How far is North Manly from Sydney CBD?
North Manly is about 12.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 50 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in North Manly?
North Manly has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in North Manly?
North Manly has a transport score of 57/100 and 23 bus stops.