Manly (Qld)

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Based on demographic assessments of ABS data updates for the region, combined with fresh street address details verified by Districts since the Census, Manly (Qld) has a projected citizenry of approximately 4,574 in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 301 residents (7.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 4,273 citizens. This shift is calculated from a resident population baseline of 4,507, which Districts estimated using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, plus another 57 verified new addresses post-Census. Such a population density translates to 2,117 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the typical density across Australian areas reviewed by Districts. The suburb's 7.0% expansion rate since the Census is just 0.1 percentage points lower than the broader SA3 area (7.1%), showing solid local growth characteristics. Demographic expansion in this locality was primarily driven by international migration, which acted as the sole source of population increases in recent times.

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The suburb of Manly (Qld) boasts a highly qualified labor force, featuring a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, and an annual job growth rate of 3.9% based on Districts figures compiled from regional statistics. By March 2026, there are 2,699 employed residents, and the local jobless rate stands 1.9% below the 4.3% rate recorded across Greater Brisbane. Workforce participation is relatively typical, sitting at 72.8% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. According to Census records, a substantial 27.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure likely reflects the influence of pandemic restrictions.

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Based on Districts' compilation of the newest postcode-level tax data released by the ATO for financial year 2023, taxpaying residents in Manly (Qld) earned a median income of $66,145 and an average income of $85,532. These amounts are very high compared to national standards, and exceed the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $73,659 for the median and $95,248 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the area rank in the 73rd percentile across the nation. Income distribution figures show the largest segment comprises 26.7% of residents (1,221 people) in the weekly bracket of $1,500 - mirroring the regional pattern where fall into this bracket. High-income earners represent a major share of the population, with earning more than weekly, pointing to significant household purchasing power. Housing expenses consume of local earnings, while strong household income places residents in the th percentile for disposable funds, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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According to the latest Census, the residential landscape of Manly (Qld) consisted of 70.6% standalone houses and 29.3% alternative housing types, such as townhouses, duplexes, or apartments, compared to 73.5% standalone homes and 26.5% other dwellings across the Brisbane metro area. Home ownership was significantly more prevalent in the suburb than in the Brisbane metro area, reaching 36.8%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (32.7%) or occupied by renters (30.5%). The median monthly home loan payment was $2,200, which is noticeably higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rental cost was $403 compared to Brisbane metro's average of $380. On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Manly (Qld) are substantially higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rent costs exceed the national average of $375.

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Family units make up the majority of homes at 70.3%, comprising 30.0% couples raising children, 29.5% couples without children, and 10.0% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.7%, with single-person households at 27.3% and group housing making up 2.3% of the total. The typical household size is 2.4 residents, which is smaller than the average of 2.6 found across Greater Brisbane.

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Educational attainment among residents in Manly (Qld) is significantly higher than regional averages, with 35.1% of citizens aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 23.7% in the SA4 region and 25.7% across QLD. This strong educational profile positions the suburb well for knowledge-sector employment. Undergraduate degrees are the most common qualification at 23.4%, followed by postgraduate study (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Technical and vocational skills are also well represented, with 34.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, which include advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (21.0%).

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Analysis of public transit options indicates there are 24 active transit stops in Manly (Qld), offering a combination of rail and bus services. These stops support 29 different transit lines, which provide 1,876 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is highly rated, with residents living an average of 162 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, many workers travel outside the area for employment, with driving remaining the primary mode of travel at 82%, and 10% commuting by train. Households own an average of 1.3 cars per home. A high proportion of residents, 27.3%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.

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An evaluation of regional health data highlights strong overall wellness in Manly (Qld), based on Districts' review of mortality figures and chronic disease rates, with both younger and older cohorts displaying low rates of typical medical conditions. In addition, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is remarkably high, standing at roughly 61% of the population (2,794 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

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Manly (Qld) exhibits a lower rate of ethnic diversity than average, with 75.2% of the population born in Australia, 88.6% holding citizenship, and 94.1% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 54.5% of the local population, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age of 46 years in Manly (Qld) is significantly higher than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb has a higher proportion of residents in the 55 - 64 age bracket (16.7%) and a lower percentage of younger adults aged 25 - 34 (7.2%). This concentration of 55 - 64 year olds sits well above the national rate of 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 5.1% to 6.8% of the population, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 10.5% to 12.1%, while the 5 to age group shrank from to . Looking toward demographic models point to major shifts in the local age distribution. Leading this change, the to cohort is projected to expand by ( people), growing from to . Overall, the combined cohorts aged + are expected to drive of the suburb's total population growth, reflecting a maturing demographic profile, while the to and to age brackets will decrease in number.

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Manly currently has an estimated 173 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 117 children aged 0-2 and 78 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 3% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 14% by 2041 (to approximately 149 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 445. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.