Overall score
Fairlight
51.8/100
North Manly
56.2/100
Fairlight vs North Manly, NSW suburb comparison
North Manly for investment 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
92
North Manly
48
Population
Fairlight
6,141
North Manly
3,396
Metric leadFairlight 5North Manly 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentNorth Manly
- 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 | 51.8/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.2/100 | 37.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.0 / 1k | 46.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 14 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 62 | 44 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 92 | 48 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 15 |
| 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 and public transport access; North Manly answers with housing affordability 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.