This prime commercial opportunity is perfect for developers, owner operators or investors, with ample scope for future development (STCA). Manly Astra Backpackers Hostel has been the longest-serving guest house in the area, operating since 1867, offering affordable short-term and long-term accommodation. It's positioned one block from world famous Manly Beach at 68-70 Pittwater Road, Manly.
The property comprises two interconnected two-storey semi-attached terraces incorporating 13 rooms and is licensed for 25 guests. The 362sqm double block includes two north facing outdoor alfresco spaces, kitchen, and a self-contained two-bedroom owner/manager's quarters. The opportunities with this property are many and varied with possibilities including owner operating the hostel; putting a manager in the hostel and investing; converting to one, two or more residential homes; or full redevelopment.
The subject property fronts one of the main arterial roads through Manly to The Corso, harbor, beachfront and to Sydney Road taking you to the city. Manly is the main tourist hub of the Northern Beaches which receives international travellers searching for a taste of Sydney's idyllic beachside lifestyle.
The size of Manly is approximately 5.6 square kilometres. It has 19 parks covering nearly 47.5% of total area. The population of Manly in 2016 was 15866 people. By 2021 the population was 16296 showing a population growth of 2.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Manly is 30-39 years. Households in Manly are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Manly work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 46.10% of the homes in Manly were owner-occupied compared with 45.70% in 2016.
Manly has 11,216 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Manly have seen a 51.51% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 18.62% increase. As at 31 December 2025:
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