Overall score
Fairlight
59.1/100
North Manly
53.5/100
Fairlight vs North Manly, NSW Suburb Comparison
Fairlight for retirees and investment; North Manly for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FairlightNorth Manly
Crime rate
Fairlight
13.0 / 1k
North Manly
46.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fairlight
97
North Manly
50
Population
Fairlight
6,141
North Manly
3,396
Metric leadFairlight 7North Manly 42 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesFairlight
- Best for familiesNorth Manly
- Best for investmentFairlight
- Best for best valueNorth Manly
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Fairlight | North Manly |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.1/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.8/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.0 / 1k | 46.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 62 | 44 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 97 | 50 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 19 |
| Green cover | 2.8% | 2.9% |
| Population | 6,141 | 3,396 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Fairlight is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and North Manly is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Fairlight is stronger for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability; North Manly answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer North Manly, while Fairlight remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.