Suburb comparison
Manly vs Seaforth: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Manly commands a $710K premium on median property price over Seaforth; Manly is $295/wk cheaper per week to rent; Manly has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Northern Beaches
Manly
2095
Northern Beaches
Seaforth
2092
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Manly | Seaforth |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Seaforth leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B+▲(1) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 54.6% | 36.1%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B+▲(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 2▲ | 1 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C(0) |
| Median house price | $4.50M | $3.79M |
| Median unit price | $1.88M | $1.97M |
| Median weekly rent | $1000/wk | $1295/wk |
| Annual price growth | +2.3% | +5.9%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Manly leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 83▲ | 36 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Manly if...
- Manly leads on Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Family, Finance.
Choose Seaforth if...
- Seaforth leads on Safety
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Tied on Family, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Manly or Seaforth more expensive?
- Manly has the higher median house price ($4.50M) compared with $3.79M in Seaforth.
- Which is better for renters — Manly or Seaforth?
- Median weekly rent is $1000/wk in Manly and $1295/wk in Seaforth, making Manly the more affordable rental market.
- Is Manly or Seaforth at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Manly vs Seaforth?
- Manly has 2 schools in the postcode, and Seaforth has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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