Chatswood vs North Willoughby
The verdict
North Willoughby is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.46M versus $3.55M in Chatswood. Chatswood rates higher for transport (100 vs 83). North Willoughby is closer to the coast (8.0 km vs 9.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, North Willoughby rates higher (100 vs 86/100 in Chatswood).
Scores
| Chatswood | North Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 93 |
| Transport | 100 | 83 |
| Education | 95 | 96 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chatswood | North Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,553 | 4,161 |
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,158 | $2,488 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.8% | 65.8% |
| Born in Australia | 34.4% | 61.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Chatswood Moderate Growth · North Willoughby Moderate Growth
Property
| Chatswood | North Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.55M | $3.46M |
| Median unit price | $1.06M | $1.08M |
| House price YoY | 22.5% | 25.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,300 | $1,400 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chatswood | North Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 153 | 96 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 35 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 164 | 72 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,813 | 2,379 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chatswood | North Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,141 | 1,159 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chatswood · North Willoughby
Transport
| Chatswood | North Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 83 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 104 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 100 m | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Chatswood | North Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 16 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 192 | 11 |
| Parks | 24 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 13 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.8 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.9 km | 8.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.1 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Chatswood | North Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 25,553 | 4,161 |
| Estimated 2025 | 27,958 | 4,398 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,425 | 4,659 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.27% | 1.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chatswood or North Willoughby?
North Willoughby has the higher residential safety score (Chatswood 86/100 vs North Willoughby 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Chatswood or North Willoughby?
North Willoughby is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.46M versus $3.55M.
Which has better schools, Chatswood or North Willoughby?
North Willoughby has a higher average school ICSEA (Chatswood 1141 vs North Willoughby 1159; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chatswood or North Willoughby?
Chatswood has the higher transport score (Chatswood 100/100 vs North Willoughby 83/100).
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