Manly - Lota, QLD 4497
A well-connected Brisbane pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $410/wk Median
- 25.9% Renters
Manly - Lota Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 7.9k
- Median age
- 45
- Median weekly rent
- $410
- To the CBD
- 15.8km
- Walkability
- 7.9
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Manly - Lota Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Manly - Lota is one of Brisbane's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 7,890 residents, a solid minority 25.9% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $410 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Manly - Lota
Manly - Lota Green
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Manly - Lota Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Manly - Lota
Real questions renters ask before moving to Manly - Lota.
How far is Manly - Lota from the Brisbane CBD?
Manly - Lota is approximately 16km from the Brisbane CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Manly - Lota family-friendly for renters?
Manly - Lota has around 3 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $410/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Brisbane.
Is Manly - Lota walkable?
Manly - Lota carries a walkability score of 7.9/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
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