Average rent in Manly - Fairlight, NSW — 2026

Manly - Fairlight sits in the Northern Beaches local government area, 11km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 22,438 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $725/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 47% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$725/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
22,438

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Sydney
11 km
Households renting
47%
Separate houses
15%
Flats / apartments
70%
Born overseas
39%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Northern Beaches

Renting in Manly - Fairlight

Renting in Manly - Fairlight costs more than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $725/week, which is 71% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (47%) living mostly in flats and apartments (70%), which fits the inner-Sydney pattern. About 39% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Manly - Fairlight is 11km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Manly - Fairlight?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Manly - Fairlight, NSW was $725. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Manly - Fairlight rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Manly - Fairlight sat at $725 — 71% above the state average. The suburb is 11km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (15% separate houses, 70% flats here).
Which suburbs near Manly - Fairlight have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Manly - Fairlight's $725/week (ABS 2021) include Double Bay - Darling Point, Forestville - Killarney Heights, Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay. Caringbah South, Woronora Heights, Bayview - Elanora Heights sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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