Manly QLD

Postcode 4179 · Brisbane LGA

Manly is a smaller suburb in Queensland within the Brisbane local government area (postcode 4179). With a population of 4,273, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 46. Households earn a median income of $108K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Manly is $1.2 million, having surged 19.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $790,000 (+20% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $650. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,200.

Manly is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 1074, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 21 bus stops. The crime rate in the Brisbane LGA is moderate at 6,244 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Manly offers a gross rental yield of 2.8%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.2M/$1.1M). The price-to-income ratio of 11.3x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +19.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.8% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.2M/$1.1M Near Median
Affordability11.3x Stretched
Price Momentum+19.4% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$66,562
Mean Income$93,037
Earners5,512
YoY Change+4%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education9/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.2M
19.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$790K
20% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$403
POPULATION
4,273
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age46
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$2,079
Personal Income /wk$986
Mortgage /mth$2,200
CRIME (Brisbane LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,244
Total Incidents6,244
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops21
Manly station, platform 1
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA1074
Total Students1,325
Government2
Catholic1
Manly State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1105
St John Vianney's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1096
Darling Point Special SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1021
Data: 2024