MANLY
Investor score
56
Liveability score
58
Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
Est.—
no recent data
Rent yield
Est.4.2%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
Est.6.9%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
Est.1.0%
modelled estimate
AI insights for MANLY
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
MANLY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
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Median rent
$680/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+5.2%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.5
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.50%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
72 / 100
Very high rental demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.4%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
MANLY is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 4.2% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 6.9%
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,085/wk
$95k taxable p.a.
Renters
24.2%
72.1% owner-occupier
Median age
42.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.7%
Population growth
+5.9% p.a.
Investor-owned
13.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
65%
30% apartments
Degree qualified
30.7%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
18.6%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
500 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.6 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
8.9%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
22.4 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
28 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
58.7%
Balanced market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
22.0 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
3,129/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 4179
🏫Primary (5)
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
St John Vianney's Primary School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
📚Combined (2)
Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities
Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities
⭐Special (1)
Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
High crime14.0 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Above average8 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
27
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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