5/3 Thornton St, Fairlight is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1985. The property has a land size of 169m2 and floor size of 62m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2022.
FIND. Freshly updated interiors in a contemporary coastal aesthetic, this north-east facing home is a luminous and inviting ground floor abode, poised to host an enviable beachside existence.
LOVE. Two bright bedrooms are furnished with generous built-in robes, positioned on either side of the elegant bathroom where the neutral palette is detailed with considered finishes - from the heated towel rail, to frameless glass screen on the shower/bath combination.
- Open living and dining zone reaps the rewards of a northerly orientation, which fills the breezy space with warming natural light.
LIVE. Less than a couple of minutes walk is fabulous Fairlight Village, where the welcoming local atmosphere is enhanced by a superb selection of boutiques, cafes and conveniences. With easy access to city transport and the best of Manly, this engaging home presents a compelling case for investors and home-owners alike.
RATES/SIZE:
Water rates: Approx $153 pq
Council rates: Approx $366.40 pq
Strata levies: Approx $1,075.36 pq
Size: Approx 99 sqm
ABOUT THE AREA
Local Transport:
- Buses to city CBD, Westfield Warringah Mall and surrounds
- Manly Wharf ferries to Circular Quay
Shopping:
- Fairlight shops and The Butchers cafe
- Stockland Balgowlah shopping centre
- Manly Corso & Wharf shops and restaurants
Schools:
- Manly West Primary school
- St Pauls High School
- Stella Maris College
WHAT THE OWNER LOVES:
- The private and leafy north-facing paved patio is a great spot for lazy morning coffees and evening barbeques, and it really opens up the home.
- We're just a short stroll to some of the best beaches you will find anywhere plus ferries and express city buses, without the hustle and bustle of Manly.
- The community is lovely - our neighbours are friendly and keep the block clean and tidy, and Fairlight Village a few footsteps away has a lovely welcoming feel.
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The size of Fairlight is approximately 1.2 square kilometres. It has 6 parks covering nearly 24.3% of total area. The population of Fairlight in 2016 was 5840 people. By 2021 the population was 6141 showing a population growth of 5.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Fairlight is 30-39 years. Households in Fairlight are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Fairlight work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 63.00% of the homes in Fairlight were owner-occupied compared with 64.20% in 2016.
Fairlight has 3,176 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Fairlight have seen a 46.09% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 16.33% increase. As at 28 February 2026:
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