Suburb comparison
Manly vs Seaforth — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Manly commands a $710K premium on median property price over Seaforth; Manly is $295/wk cheaper per week to rent; Manly has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Northern Beaches
Manly
2095
Northern Beaches
Seaforth
2092
Choose Manly if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Seaforth if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Seaforth leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Manly or Seaforth more expensive?
- Manly has the higher median house price ($4.50M) compared with $3.79M in Seaforth.
- Which is better for renters — Manly or Seaforth?
- Median weekly rent is $1000/wk in Manly and $1295/wk in Seaforth, making Manly the more affordable rental market.
- Is Manly or Seaforth at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Manly vs Seaforth?
- Manly has 2 schools in the postcode, and Seaforth has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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