QLD4179· Pop. 20,222Brisbane

MANLY WEST

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

5.6%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

5.8%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MANLY WEST shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$750/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+3.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.20%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+13.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

70 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

MANLY WEST is a metropolitan QLD suburb with steady capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Strong rental yield of 5.6%
Consistent annual growth of 5.8%
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,085/wk

$95k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.2%

72.1% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.5%

Population growth

+5.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

53%

30% apartments

Degree qualified

39.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

410 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.1%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

22.4 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

38 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

58.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

22.0 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

3,129/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 4179

🏫5 Primary📚2 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Manly State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1105

St John Vianney's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1096

Lota State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1061

Wondall Heights State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1041

Manly West State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 992

📚Combined (2)

Moreton Bay College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1139

Moreton Bay Boys' College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1125

⭐Special (1)

Darling Point Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1021

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

39/ 100

18.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Above average

1073ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

90/ 100

🚆 3 train🚌 31 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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