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Manly West

QLD 4179 • Greater Brisbane

12,436
Population (2021)
$46,644
Median Income
5.13 km²
Area
36m
Elevation
BaysideFamily-FriendlyEstablishedEastern Brisbane

About Manly West

Manly West is a bayside suburb 18 kilometres east of Brisbane's CBD in the City of Brisbane. The suburb sits between Manly and Wynnum, offering quieter residential living while maintaining access to the waterfront. The area features established homes on larger blocks.

Bayside family living defines Manly West—proximity to Manly Harbour and the waterfront lifestyle without the density of beachside suburbs. The community attracts families seeking bayside value in Brisbane's east.

Manly West falls under postcode 4179 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lytton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4179
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer East
LGA
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Bonner
State Electorate
Lytton
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.47°, 153.17°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
5.13 km²
Elevation
36m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$430
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,053
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,978
Census 2021
12,436
▲ 3.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,532
Income 2021
$46,644
▲ 21.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,443
Born Overseas 2,628

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 601
  • 2. New Zealand 592
  • 3. South Africa 202
  • 4. India 97
  • 5. Philippines 86
  • 6. Scotland 71
  • 7. Ireland 70
  • 8. China 51
  • 9. United States 41
  • 10. Papua New Guinea 36
  • 11. Fiji 35
  • 12. Canada 33
  • 13. Germany 33
  • 14. Italy 31
  • 15. France 30

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,560
Australian 4,350
Irish 1,768
Scottish 1,557
German 780
Italian 337
Australian Aboriginal 309
Dutch 234
New Zealander 215
Chinese 202

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,964
Both parents born in Australia
3,230
Both parents born overseas
1,858
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.3%
No Religion
40.2%
Hinduism
1.0%
Buddhism
1.0%
Islam
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
713 (5.7%)
5-14 years
1,830 (14.7%)
15-19 years
796 (6.4%)
20-24 years
571 (4.6%)
25-34 years
1,234 (9.9%)
35-44 years
1,808 (14.5%)
45-54 years
1,929 (15.5%)
55-64 years
1,401 (11.3%)
65-74 years
1,055 (8.5%)
75-84 years
772 (6.2%)
85+ years
327 (2.6%)

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