Living in Manly, Sydney

Monthly rent in AUD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Sydney dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $3,250/month — roughly 12% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $3,800 - $4,500/month and three-bedrooms $4,800 - $5,600/month on second-hand contracts. At 30 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than most Sydney areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the beach, premium, lifestyle tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Marrickville. For a shorter commute, see Surry Hills.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Manly Wharf 3 as the nearest rail stop, Gilbert Park as nearby green space and Manly Food Co-op as the nearest supermarket around the Manly reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Manly, Sydney?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Manly costs $3,000 - $3,500/month (second-hand contract) or $2,800 - $3,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $3,800 - $4,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from $4,800 - $5,600/month.

Is Manly safe for expats?

Manly has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Manly to Sydney center?

The commute from Manly to Sydney city center takes approximately 30 minutes by bus.

What is Manly like to live in?

Premium Northern Beaches suburb. Iconic ferry commute, surf culture, and The Corso pedestrian mall. Beach lifestyle with village feel. In our data it is tagged as beach, premium, lifestyle.