Manly, NSW 2095 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Manly is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2095, home to 16,296 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Northern Beaches local government area and roughly 10 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 16,296
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $3,164 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,595 /week
- Median family income
- $4,266 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Northern Beaches
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Northern Beaches
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Warringah
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $725 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,467
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Manly Village Public School
- Royal Far West School
- Balgowlah Heights Public School
- Manly West Public School
- Vaucluse Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 14 bus stops
- North Head Scenic Dr Opp North Head Sanctuary
- Quarantine Station, North Head Scenic Dr
- North Head Scenic Dr Opp Quarantine Station
- Fairfax Walk, North Head Scenic Dr
- North Head Scenic Rd Opp Collins Beach Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 9 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 9.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 32.6% of the 11,656 resolvable premises in Manly. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 9.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 32.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 28.7%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 29.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,109 across postcode 2095 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 396 theft, 252 violent offences, 145 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Manly?
Manly (NSW 2095) had 16,296 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Northern Beaches local government area.
What is the median rent in Manly?
The median advertised rent in Manly is $725/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Manly?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Manly covering government sectors. Nearest include: Manly Village Public School (1.9 km), Royal Far West School (2 km), Balgowlah Heights Public School (3.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Manly?
Manly is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (32.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Manly?
Across postcode 2095, 1,109 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (396), violent (252), drug offences (145). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Manly?
In Manly, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (9.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Manly?
14 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Manly centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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