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Some of the top local agents in Manly
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about Manly property prices, market trends and demographics.
Jesse Chester
Clarke & Humel Property - Manly
37
Sales (12m)
$6.7M
Highest sale
14y
Experience
-
Sold (12m)
37 Units
Sold (12m)
Eddy Piddington
Ray White Northern Beaches - Manly & Mona Vale
43
Sales (12m)
$3.92M
Highest sale
22y
Experience
13 Houses
Sold (12m)
29 Units
Sold (12m)
Jake Rowe
The Agency - Manly
20
Sales (12m)
$10.3M
Highest sale
36y
Experience
9 Houses
Sold (12m)
11 Units
Sold (12m)
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What makes selling in Manly unique?
Manly combines coastal village character with a mix of period houses and a strong presence of low-rise and waterfront apartments close to the beach, offering a varied housing choice within easy reach of the Sydney CBD. The suburb attracts a broad buyer pool, from young professionals and couples seeking a beachside lifestyle to downsizers and investors looking for lower-maintenance coastal homes, with different dwelling types appealing to different buyers.
Different properties in Manly appeal to very different audiences, so agents with suburb-specific experience can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to suit a property's particular strengths and reach the buyers most likely to be interested.
Last Updated: October 2026
Manly property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Manly have increased 3% to $4.6m, while unit values have increased 11% to $2m, suggesting demand has been stronger for units and apartments. It also recorded an auction clearance rate of 59%, slightly above the NSW average of 56%.
In Manly, 341 properties have come onto the market over the past year, down 4%, while 320 have sold, a decrease of 14%. With both listings and sales lower, homes here are selling in a median of 29 days, 1 day slower than the Northern Beaches average.
Choosing an experienced local agent who can accurately price your property, market it effectively and negotiate confidently can make a meaningful difference to your sale outcome.
| Metric | Current | Market insight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (houses)(2) | $4.5M | Down 7.3% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | $1.96M | Up 12.1% YoY |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | 58.5% | Above the NSW average of 55.6% |
| Listings (12m) | 320 | Down 11.6% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 285 | Down 24.8% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 29 days | Same as the Northern Beaches area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in Manly matters
Not all agents deliver the same results. We've analysed local sales data from the past year to show exactly how much the top-performing agents outpace the market average in Manly.
Sale price
Top agents achieved 1.1x higher prices than the Manly average.
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in Manly sell 4% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Manly are responsible for 31.2% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Manly agent
In New South Wales, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.5% to 4.71%. Our data shows the commission rates in Manly average around 1.66%, or approximately $36,438 on a median-priced home.
Real estate commission rates are not regulated, meaning agents can set their own fees. Knowing the average commission in your suburb gives you a useful benchmark when comparing proposals.
Agent commissions are usually negotiable. While commission is an important consideration, it shouldn't be the only factor when choosing an agent. Instead, look for agents with local expertise who can justify their rate and clearly explain how they plan to maximise your sale outcome.
- Manly avg commission1.7%
- NSW avg commission1.9%
- National avg commission2.1%
Real estate agents and property market trends in suburbs near Manly
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(1) Auction clearance rate data has been sourced from Domain Insight.
(2) Sales, DOM and sale price data for the suburb were sourced from Domain Insight.
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