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Manly QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Manly, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Manly QLD is 4,273 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Manly is $986 per week ($51,272 per year). Median rent in Manly is $403 per week ($1,746 per month). Manly has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Manly has a population density of 1979.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Manly is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Manly is $2,200.

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Manly Population

residents (Census 2021)

Manly Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$986/wk

$51,272 per year

#1303 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$403/wk

$1,746 per month

#1838 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Manly Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (2,155) Female 49.5% (2,109)

Population Density

1979.9

people per km²

4,273 people · 2.2 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,740

Family income/wk

Manly Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Manly Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.0% 604 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.0% 535 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Manly Country of Birth

Australia

86.9%

England

10.6%

Germany

0.7%

Canada

0.4%

Croatia

0.4%

Hong Kong

0.3%

China

0.2%

India

0.2%

France

0.2%

Indonesia

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Manly Religion

No Religion

43.3%

Catholic

26.0%

Anglican

15.6%

Not stated

6.0%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Baptist

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Manly Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

71.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Manly Languages Spoken at Home

Other

20.5%

German

14.5%

Spanish

13.3%

SAL Tot

13.3%

Mandarin

10.8%

French

10.8%

Japan

8.4%

Polish

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Manly Employment

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Employed full-time

40.4% 1,293 people

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Employed part-time

22.2% 710 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 106 people

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Not in labour force

34.1% 1,091 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Manly Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

34.7%

Certificate III/IV

26.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.5%

Postgraduate Degree

11.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.6%

Certificate I/II

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Manly Occupation

Professionals

32.4%

Managers

24.3%

Clerical & Administrative

12.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.0%

Community & Personal Service

8.8%

Sales Workers

5.0%

Labourers

3.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Manly Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.7%

Engineering

18.2%

Society & Culture

11.8%

Health

10.8%

Education

9.5%

Architecture & Building

6.8%

Creative Arts

4.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.9%

Information Technology

2.8%

Agriculture & Environment

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Manly Dwelling Types

Separate house

91.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

7.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Manly Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.3%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

4.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.4%

$4,000+/wk

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Manly Marital Status

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Married

50.4% 1,779

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Separated

3.2% 113

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Divorced

12.8% 451

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Widowed

3.5% 125

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Never married

30.1% 1,064

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Manly Ancestry

English

34.5%

Australian

24.0%

Irish

12.9%

Scottish

10.5%

Other

5.5%

German

4.9%

Italian

2.0%

Dutch

1.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.3%

New Zealander

1.1%

Chinese

1.0%

French

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Manly School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.7%

Secondary — Government

12.6%

Secondary — Catholic

11.7%

Primary — Catholic

10.9%

Vocational Education

10.4%

Pre-school

9.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Manly Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.4% 360

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No need for assistance

95.6% 7,889

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Manly Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.9% 642

—

Not a volunteer

81.1% 2,750

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Manly Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.6%

$300-$449/mo

2.9%

$450-$599/mo

1.2%

$600-$799/mo

2.0%

$800-$999/mo

2.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Manly How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.8%

Did not go to work

15.5%

Train

6.1%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

Walked only

3.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

Bicycle

1.0%

Truck

0.7%

Other

0.6%

Bus

0.2%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Manly Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.1%

1 vehicle

37.5%

2 vehicles

40.3%

3 vehicles

11.0%

4+ vehicles

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Manly Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.6%

2 bedrooms

23.6%

3 bedrooms

32.3%

4 bedrooms

25.7%

5 bedrooms

9.8%

6+ bedrooms

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Manly Population Mobility

17.4%

moved in the last year

46.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Manly Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

148

Indigenous residents

8,123

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Manly Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

390

Asthma

175

Arthritis

162

Heart disease

133

Diabetes

101

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Manly Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

$3,500+/wk

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Manly Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.5%

Couple — no children

29.5%

Couple — no children under 15

17.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.8%

One parent — no children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Manly Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 6

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Previously served

4.0% 137

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Never served

95.8% 3,258

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Manly Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.5% 456

—

Did not provide

86.5% 2,928

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Manly Children Ever Born

No children

33.1%

1 child

12.7%

2 children

33.4%

3 children

14.9%

4 children

4.5%

5+ children

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Manly When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

124

1981–1990

130

1991–2000

124

2001–2010

271

2011–2015

113

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Manly Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.5%

5–14 hours

35.0%

15–29 hours

14.1%

30+ hours

9.0%

Did not do domestic work

16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Manly Household Size

1 person

27.3%

2 persons

35.5%

3 persons

14.2%

4 persons

16.0%

5 persons

5.4%

6+ persons

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Manly Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,384

Moved from QLD

434

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Manly Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.6%

Step family — no other children

8.0%

Blended family — no other children

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Manly Schools

schools nearby

government

1056

avg ICSEA score

5,170

total students

Moreton Bay Boys' College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 568 students

1125

ICSEA

Manly State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 691 students

1105

ICSEA

St John Vianney's Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 452 students

1096

ICSEA

Guardian Angels' Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 447 students

1083

ICSEA

Lota State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 244 students

1061

ICSEA

Wondall Heights State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 588 students

1041

ICSEA

South East Brisbane Steiner School Independent

Primary · Prep-6 · 30 students

1037

ICSEA

Wynnum State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,109 students

1035

ICSEA

Wynnum State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 627 students

1022

ICSEA

Darling Point Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 182 students

1021

ICSEA

Manly West State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 232 students

992

ICSEA

Maridahdi Brisbane Primary School Independent

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Manly Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,079/wk

Median Rent $403/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Manly

Your weekly income

≈ $9,009/month

Median rent $403/wk

Left after rent $1,676/wk

Rent share 19.4%

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Pop: 2,137 Income: $1,184/wk Rent: $349/wk

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Pop: 2,138 Income: $384/wk Rent: $125/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Manly

What is the population of Manly QLD?

The population of Manly QLD is 4,273 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1979.9 people per km².Manly is ranked #1,804 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Manly?

The median personal income in Manly QLD is $986 per week, or $51,272 per year.The median household income is $2,079 per week.Family income is $2,740 per week.Manly is ranked #1,303 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Manly?

Median rent in Manly QLD is $403 per week ($1,746 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Manly ranks #1,838 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Manly?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Manly QLD is $2,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Manly?

The median age in Manly QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Manly a good suburb to live in?

Manly is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,273.The median income is $986/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31748. All dollar figures in AUD.