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| Locality | Manly |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.45332 |
| Longitude | 153.1841 |
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 4179 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 16 km east |
Manly is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 2.7 km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 16 km east of Brisbane. Manly is located at 27.4533°S, 153.1841°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4179.
Manly sprawls across a narrow isthmus, where the broad, blue expanse of Moreton Bay meets the restless, salt-laced energy of the Pacific Ocean. It lies 15.7 km east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 83°T), and is situated 9.8 km north of Capalaba. The land here, a gentle slope from the bay's placid waters to the surf's dramatic theatre, is painted in a palette of vibrant greens and sandy ochres. Along the bay side, mangrove-fringed inlets whisper secrets to the tide, their tangled roots a haven for unseen life, while the ocean front is a celebrated sweep of golden sand, perpetually kissed by the sun and the rhythmic roar of the waves. The air, even inland, carries a faint tang of brine, a constant reminder of the sea's dominion, and the light, especially as it softens towards evening, casts a warm, honeyed glow over the low-slung buildings and the scattering of subtropical foliage.
The story of Manly is one of seaside aspirations and the enduring allure of the coast. Once a place where the bounty of the bay and ocean sustained its inhabitants, it has evolved into a vibrant hub for tourism and local life, the gentle hum of its economy now largely driven by visitors drawn to its natural beauty. Fishing fleets, though smaller than in bygone eras, still venture out, their catches finding their way to local eateries, a nod to Manly's maritime heritage. The iconic promenade, a paved artery connecting the bay to the surf, throbs with the daily rhythm of residents and travellers alike, a constant flow of activity against the timeless backdrop of water and sky. This connection to the sea, a palpable force, shapes not just the landscape but the very character of Manly, imbuing it with a spirit of openness and a deep appreciation for the natural world.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Manly, Queensland. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Manly, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Manly includes the postcode (4179), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Manly is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |