Considering Manly? 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 Manly a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Manly (2095) 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
Manly suits higher-income couples and established families who want coastal lifestyle and can absorb a $1,875,000 entry point for a unit or $4,500,000 for a house. The walkability score sits at the 83rd percentile in Sydney, with 74 cafes and 6 supermarkets within 1.6 kilometres. The single public primary school scores an ICSEA of 1151, which is well above the national average. There is no public secondary school in the postcode, so factor in private or selective school planning early.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are effectively locked out. The median unit price of $1,875,000 sits far above any First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, and the composite financial grade is C+. With 54.6% of the postcode area mapped as bushfire-prone land, the risk is real and not a footnote. The suburb is also 51% renters and only 11% separate houses, so if you want a freestanding home with neighbours who are mostly owners, this is not that place.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific bushfire-prone land overlay for any property you are considering. Over half the postcode is affected, and that has direct implications for insurance premiums and building works. - The unit segment recorded 15.4% year-on-year price movement across 326 sales. Request a strata report and check the capital works fund balance before committing, as older beachside buildings often carry significant remediation costs. - Confirm secondary school enrolment pathways now, as there is no public high school in the postcode.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Manly?
BOCSAR · MANLY 2095
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K8,27212 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+3%Around Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Northern Beaches
Within LGA: Northern Beaches
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT58%463 reports
ASSAULT23%186 reports
DRUG OFFENCES18%145 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED29%
NON-DOMESTIC71%
Across 171 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 Manly
23
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
12:01 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
5.8µg/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. 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
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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.
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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.
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.
