Manly, Queensland is one of Brisbane’s best-kept waterfront secrets. Situated 18km from Brisbane CBD on Moreton Bay, Manly combines marina lifestyle, a walkable village centre, and consistent capital growth. GeeVee scores Manly at 7.6/10 — a strong result for a coastal suburb with low vacancy, solid yields, and a deeply affluent owner-occupier base.
GeeVee Investment Score: 7.6/10
| Factor | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rental Yield | 7/10 | Houses 3.8%, units 5.1% |
| Capital Growth | 8/10 | +8.9% YoY — marina precinct premium |
| Infrastructure | 8/10 | Manly Marina, Cleveland rail line, ferry access |
| Population Growth | 7/10 | Stable, affluent demographic |
| Vacancy Rate | 8/10 | 0.9% — marina and lifestyle demand |
| Affordability | 7/10 | Median house $1.28M — prestige entry |
| Risk | 7/10 | Storm surge risk in low-lying marina pockets |
Manly QLD Property Market Snapshot 2026
| Metric | Houses | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Median Price | $1,280,000 | $595,000 |
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.8% | 5.1% |
| Annual Growth | +8.9% | +8.2% |
| Median Weekly Rent | $935 | $585 |
| Vacancy Rate | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Days on Market | 24 | 18 |
Who Should Buy in Manly QLD?
Best for: Balanced growth and lifestyle investors
Manly QLD suits investors seeking a waterfront suburb with strong capital growth credentials and below-average vacancy. Units at $595k with 5.1% yield are the value entry point into the marina precinct.
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