Manyana NSW

Postcode 2539 · Shoalhaven LGA

Manyana is a small community in New South Wales within the Shoalhaven local government area (postcode 2539). With a population of 670, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 55. Households earn a median income of $57K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Manyana is $975,000, having grown strongly 8.3% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,600.

Public transport access includes 23 bus stops. The crime rate in the Shoalhaven LGA is below average at 3,609 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Manyana offers a gross rental yield of 3.2%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($975K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 17.1x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +8.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.2% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$975K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability17.1x Stretched
Price Momentum+8.3% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education5/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$975K
8.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$325
POPULATION
670
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age55
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$1,095
Personal Income /wk$573
Mortgage /mth$1,600
CRIME (Shoalhaven LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,609
Total Incidents3,999
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops23
Data: 2026