Living in Fairlight
Fairlight is a suburb of northern Sydney, located 13 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of Manly Council and is part of the Northern Beaches region. Fairlight lies between Balgowlah and Manly on both sides of Sydney Road.
History
Fairlight takes its name from Fairlight House built by Henry Gilbert Smith on land he bought in 1853. The house was named after Fairlight, East Sussex, a historic village in Hastings, on the south coast of England.
Transport Links
Fairlight is just a short walk along the beach to the Manly Ferry Wharf, with regular ferries taking half an hour to Circular Quay, or 15 minutes on the fast ferry. The area is well served by buses.
Shopping and Recreation
Fairlight has a shopping strip located along the Sydney Road, and is just a short walk or bus ride to the shops of Manly or Warringah Mall. Fairlight Beach is popular with swimmers and snorkellers, and is a favourite spot for families due to the small tidal swimming pool. It is also a popular place for watching the boats and harbour yacht races. Manly Golf Club can also be found here.
Schools
A large selection of schools can be found in neighbouring Balgowlah and Manly, including Balgowlah Boys and Manly Public School.