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Manly 2095 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Manly (2095)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Northern Beaches suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Manly?

Can I afford Manly?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Manly? Based on the suburb median of $1,875,000 (units) and the local median household income.


Monthly repayment
$9,255/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
67.5%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,500,000 loan
20% deposit ($375,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 68% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.


Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Manly67.5%
Sydney median income103.2%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Manly?

Rental market in Manly

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 160 new bond 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
$1,050per week
Sep 2025 · 160 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $900 per week (113 bonds)Mar 23: $895 per week (84 bonds)Jun 23: $950 per week (159 bonds)Sep 23: $900 per week (169 bonds)Dec 23: $1,000 per week (121 bonds)Mar 24: $1,000 per week (129 bonds)Jun 24: $1,030 per week (143 bonds)Sep 24: $1,000 per week (157 bonds)Dec 24: $1,050 per week (116 bonds)Mar 25: $1,150 per week (120 bonds)Jun 25: $1,150 per week (143 bonds)Sep 25: $1,050 per week (160 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25


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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.

Lifestyle

Manly Lifestyle

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Manly

33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:10 AEST
Cammeray station · 7.4 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 28 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.


Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
16.7µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.4pphm
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.

Change

How might Manly change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2095

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2095. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Manly change?

Investor activity in Manly

2095 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Compare Manly with another suburb

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2095?
Manly is the primary suburb with postcode 2095 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Manly is the main locality.
Which local government area is Manly in?
Manly (2095) is located in the Northern Beaches local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Manly?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Manly (2095) 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 Manly flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Manly. 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 Manly?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Manly (2095), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Manly (2095) 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 Manly (2095). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Manly changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Manly (2095) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Manly in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Manly 2095: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Northern Beaches suburb index to compare nearby options.