R&H Suburb Profile FAIRLIGHT

Fairlight is a suburb of northern Sydney, 13km north-east of the CBD in the local government area of Manly Council, part of the Northern Beaches region.

Fairlight lies between Balgowlah and Manly on both sides of Sydney Road. The suburb reaches north past Balgowlah Road and the western boundary is Hill Street.

Fairlight Beach is located on the Manly Scenic Walkway on Sydney Harbour, which can be followed for several kilometres to Spit Bridge. The beach experiences light harbour swells and southerly winds. However, it is not considered a surfing beach as the shore is rocky and the break unpredictable. The beach has sand largely made up of shell grit (largely missing from the beaches on either side), and a small tidal swimming pool.

Fairlight Beach is popular for swimming and snorkelling and as a vantage point to view harbour yacht races. The suburb is home to the Manly Golf Club and golf course. Shops and cafes are located in a shopping strip in Sydney Road.

Fairlight is home to an annual Christmas Lights fundraising competition on Edwin Street.

Schools and hospitals are nearby and the area is well served by public transport, with ferry access a popular way to travel to the Sydney CBD.