The Block
Challenging siteChallenging site. A steep block with significant height difference and narrow frontage, compounded by heritage constraints and below-market value, despite ocean views.
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9 Birkley Rd, Manly NSW 2095
House432335m²
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K-score
30/ 100
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Convenience & Lifestyle
Very convenientVery convenient. Ferry hub is reachable within 1.2km, with shops, parks and cafes close by; most daily trips are practical, though the station walk has a noticeable climb.
Price Positioning
Lower-Mid TierLower-Mid Tier. Pocket price sits -18% below the suburb median, indicating a more accessible local tier. Recent last sale was high, but current pocket data drives the lower-tier positioning.
Risk & fact checks
Land value, size, zoning, aspect.
Land Value
2.88M
-23%vs Suburb median
Land size
335m²
Around suburb medianvs Suburb median
Zoning
R1
General Residential
Backyard facesWest
Hot summer afternoons
Surrounding risks: noise and traffic.
Street type
Local Road
Noise sources
Major road (50m)
Low aircraft noise
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Last sold
$5.40M
Owned for
2.4 Years
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Red Flags
Heritage Item
The property is heritage-listed
Heritage Item
The property is heritage-listed
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Property Location Overview
Manly Wharf ferry wharf is 905m from the property, with 1m uphill and 44m downhill elevation change. The nearest bus stop is Sydney Rd Opp George St, located 120m from the property.
Primary school catchment: Manly West Public School, 1.2km from the property, with a Good level rating. Secondary school catchment: Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus, 2.6km from the property, with a Strong level rating. Secondary school catchment: Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus, 2.7km from the property, with a Strong level rating. St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 690m from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. Stella Maris College is the nearest private school, 1.7km from the property, serving students from 7-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Paul's Catholic College is the nearest private school, 1.8km from the property, serving students from 7-12 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Kieran's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 3.0km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment. St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is the nearest private school, 2.3km from the property, serving students from K-6 and offering co-ed enrolment.
Coles Local Manly Corso is the nearest supermarket, 768m from the property. Manly Library is 670m from the property. Manly Waters Private Hospital is 1.5km from the property. Ivanhoe Park is the nearest park, 81m from the property. Manly Bowling Club is 540m from the property. North Harbour Reserve is 1.6km from the property. Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve is 1.3km from the property. Manly Lagoon is 1.2km from the property. The coastline is 720m from the property. North Steyne Beach is 697m from the property.