Considering Fairlight? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is Fairlight a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Fairlight (2094) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Fairlight suits established professionals and families with serious purchasing power. The median household income of $3,251 per week reflects a wealthy, settled neighbourhood, and the family grade of B+ signals good childcare coverage (27 of 28 services meeting or exceeding NQS) and a liveable environment. With a walkability score in the 87th percentile and 61 cafes within 1.6 kilometres, it rewards buyers who want daily life on foot rather than behind a wheel.
Who would not love it
First home buyers should look elsewhere entirely. The median house price of $3,475,000 sits well outside First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme eligibility, and even the median unit at $1,595,000 is a stretch for most. The financial grade of C- reflects that reality plainly. The house market is also softening, down 7.3% year-on-year with 56 days on market, so you are not buying into a tight, confident market if that matters to you.
What to verify before you bid
- The "safe insufficient" flag in the Stickybeak grades has no supporting detail in the data. Request a full breakdown before proceeding, as this grade covers crime, traffic, and other liveability factors. - Units make up 51% of dwellings. For any strata purchase, obtain two years of owners corporation records and check for deferred maintenance or special levies. - Confirm the specific block's flood overlay with Northern Beaches Council, as postcode-level data does not capture localised drainage risk near Manly Cove.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Fairlight?
BOCSAR · FAIRLIGHT 2094
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K1,44912 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−82%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Northern Beaches
Within LGA: Northern Beaches
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT78%49 reports
ASSAULT11%7 reports
DISORDERLY CONDUCT11%7 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED71%
NON-DOMESTIC29%
Across 7 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Fairlight
23
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:13 AEST
Cammeray station · 6.5 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 28 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.3pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Cammeray station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$975per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Balgowlah2093
$800▼$175
1.4 km away
Manly2095
$1,050▲$75
1.9 km away
Curl Curl2096
$900▼$75
2.4 km away
Seaforth2092
$1,775▲$800
2.9 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2094
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2094. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Northern Beaches
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Northern Beaches postcodes, or explore the full Northern Beaches suburb index.
Fairlight is the primary suburb with postcode 2094 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Fairlight is the main locality.
Which local government area is Fairlight in?
Fairlight (2094) is located in the Northern Beaches local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Fairlight?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Fairlight (2094) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Fairlight flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Fairlight. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Fairlight?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Fairlight (2094), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Fairlight (2094) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Fairlight (2094). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Fairlight changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Fairlight (2094) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
