Average rent in Manly Vale - Allambie Heights, NSW — 2026

Manly Vale - Allambie Heights sits in the Northern Beaches local government area, 11km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 17,550 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $550/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 27% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$550/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
17,550

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Sydney
11 km
Households renting
27%
Separate houses
65%
Flats / apartments
31%
Born overseas
31%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Northern Beaches

Renting in Manly Vale - Allambie Heights

Manly Vale - Allambie Heights is one of the more expensive parts of New South Wales to rent in — the typical renter pays $550/week, around 30% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 71% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (65%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 11km from Sydney, with a population of around 17,550 and a median age of 40. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Manly Vale - Allambie Heights?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Manly Vale - Allambie Heights, NSW was $550. 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 Vale - Allambie Heights rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Manly Vale - Allambie Heights sat at $550 — 30% 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 (65% separate houses, 31% flats here).
Which suburbs near Manly Vale - Allambie Heights have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Manly Vale - Allambie Heights's $550/week (ABS 2021) include Castle Hill - East, Neutral Bay - Kirribilli, Hunters Hill - Woolwich. Rhodes, Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan, Randwick - North 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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