Manyana
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Manyana, NSW 2539.
About Manyana
Welcome to Manyana
Manyana sits on the South Coast of New South Wales, part of the Shoalhaven cluster of small coastal communities that stretches between Lake Conjola and Sussex Inlet. It's a low-key beach settlement rather than a town with a main street, tucked among bushland and just a short walk from its own quiet beach, with Cunjurong Point, Bendalong and Lake Conjola all close neighbours along this stretch of coastline.
With a permanent population of just 670 and a median age of 55, Manyana is very much a sea-change and holiday-house community rather than a bustling suburb. It suits people looking for a slower pace, retirees after a coastal base, and buyers wanting a weekender within reach of Sydney and Wollongong rather than a place with day-to-day conveniences on the doorstep.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Manyana revolves around the beach, the bush and the general unhurried rhythm of coastal living. There's no strip of cafes or restaurants within the suburb itself, and that's largely the point for the people who choose to live here; dining out typically means a short drive to Lake Conjola or further afield to Sussex Inlet or Ulladulla, where the region's cafes, pubs and seafood outlets pick up the slack. Locals tend to entertain at home, fish, walk the coastal tracks or simply enjoy the relative quiet that comes with a small, low-density community.
Shopping
Manyana isn't set up as a retail destination, and residents generally travel to nearby centres for everyday shopping. Lake Conjola and the surrounding villages offer general stores and basics, while a fuller supermarket and retail run is usually a trip to Ulladulla or Milton. For most people who choose Manyana, this trade-off is part of the deal, proximity to bush and beach over convenience of shops.
Getting around
Manyana is a car-dependent community, connected to the Princes Highway via local roads that link it to Lake Conjola, Cunjurong Point and Bendalong. There's no train line through this part of the Shoalhaven, so residents and visitors rely on driving for work, school runs and shopping, with Ulladulla and Milton the nearest larger service centres. The upside is easy access to a string of quiet beaches and national park along this stretch of coast for those who'd rather be near the sand than the station.
Parks & recreation
The drawcard here is the outdoors. Manyana's own beach is a short stroll from most homes, and the surrounding bushland and coastal reserves offer walking tracks that link through to neighbouring Cunjurong Point and Bendalong. Lake Conjola, just along the coast, adds boating, fishing and paddling options, while the broader area's national parks and quiet beaches give residents plenty of room to spread out, a big part of the appeal for a community with an older, more settled population.
Housing & architecture
Manyana's housing stock reflects its identity as a holiday and retirement destination, dominated by single detached houses that make up 81% of current listings, with vacant land parcels accounting for the remaining 19%. That mix of established homes and land suits both buyers after a turnkey beach house and those wanting to build something of their own on a bush or coastal block. Architecturally, expect a relaxed coastal style, low-set homes, weatherboard and timber finishes, designed for easy living rather than density.
The property market
As a small community of around 670 residents with a median age of 55, Manyana's market tends to move to a different rhythm than metropolitan suburbs, driven more by lifestyle buyers, downsizers and holiday-home purchasers than by commuter demand. The current listing mix, heavily weighted towards houses (81%) with a solid slice of vacant land (19%), points to a market that offers both established coastal homes and the opportunity to build, appealing to a range of buyers from retirees to those planning a future sea change.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Manyana, NSW 2539.
Population
670
residents (2021)
Median age
55
years
Household income
$1,095
median, per week
Median rent
$325
per week
Median mortgage
$1,600
per month
Mortgage / income
34%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
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$675k
38 The Parapet
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Is Manyana a good place to live?
Manyana is a small town on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia in the City of Shoalhaven. Manyana is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 670.
What is the population of Manyana?
Manyana has a population of 670 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 55.
What suburbs are near Manyana?
Suburbs near Manyana include Cunjurong Point, Bendalong and Lake Conjola.
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