Manly - Fairlight, NSW 2919
Inner-Sydney convenience with a character all its own.
- Urban convenience
- $725/wk Median
- 47.2% Renters
Manly - Fairlight Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 22.4k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $725
- To the CBD
- 10.5km
- Walkability
- 7.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Manly - Fairlight Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Manly - Fairlight for the balance it strikes — close enough to Sydney's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 47.2% of the suburb's 22,438 residents rent.
Around Manly - Fairlight
Manly - Fairlight Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Manly - Fairlight Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Manly - Fairlight
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Manly - Fairlight
Real questions renters ask before moving to Manly - Fairlight.
How much does it cost to rent in Manly - Fairlight?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Manly - Fairlight is $725. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $725 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Manly - Fairlight from the Sydney CBD?
Manly - Fairlight is approximately 11km from the Sydney CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Manly - Fairlight a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Manly - Fairlight has a 47.2% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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