QLD4179· Pop. 4,273Brisbane

MANLY

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

51

Liveability score

58

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

$1,210,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Real

2.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

6.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.0%

modelled estimate

AI insights for MANLY

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

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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Modelled estimate — no government price is published for this suburb, so we estimate it from real median rent + local factors (~15% typical error). Not real transaction data. Rent, schools, safety and demographics on this page are real.

Median rent

$680/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+5.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.9

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.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

MANLY is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 2.9% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 6.9%
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median 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

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

3,129/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 4179

🏫5 Primary📚2 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Manly State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1105(86%)
691 students16:1 student–teacher49% girls42% top SEA quarter

St John Vianney's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1096(83%)
452 students17:1 student–teacher53% girls36% top SEA quarter

Lota State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1061(72%)
244 students15:1 student–teacher52% girls27% top SEA quarter

Wondall Heights State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1041(65%)
588 students14:1 student–teacher47% girls22% top SEA quarter

Manly West State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 992(43%)
232 students14:1 student–teacher53% girls12% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Moreton Bay College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1139(93%)
1,236 students13:1 student–teacher100% girls54% top SEA quarter

Moreton Bay Boys' College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1125(90%)
568 students13:1 student–teacher0% girls50% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Darling Point Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1021(56%)
182 students5:1 student–teacher29% girls22% top SEA quarter

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

Safe
83/ 100

2.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2021-22 (division)

School quality

Above average
1073ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
92/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 36 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

27

/ 100

Early signs

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

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Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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