Chatswood West vs North Willoughby
The verdict
Chatswood West is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.55M versus $3.46M in North Willoughby. North Willoughby is closer to the coast (8.0 km vs 11.7 km).
Scores
| Chatswood West | North Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 93 |
| Transport | 82 | 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 West | North Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,521 | 4,161 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,121 | $2,488 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.2% | 65.8% |
| Born in Australia | 55.2% | 61.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Chatswood West Stable · North Willoughby Moderate Growth
Property
| Chatswood West | North Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.55M | $3.46M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.08M |
| House price YoY | -11.7% | 25.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,300 | $1,400 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chatswood West | North Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 66 | 96 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 66 | 72 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,644 | 2,379 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chatswood West | North Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,159 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chatswood West · North Willoughby
Transport
| Chatswood West | North Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Chatswood West | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 11 |
| Parks | 6 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.7 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.7 km | 8.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 10.0 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Chatswood West | North Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,521 | 4,161 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,677 | 4,398 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,661 | 4,659 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.47% | 1.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chatswood West or North Willoughby?
Chatswood West and North Willoughby have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Chatswood West or North Willoughby?
Chatswood West is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.55M versus $3.46M.
Which has better public transport, Chatswood West or North Willoughby?
North Willoughby has the higher transport score (Chatswood West 82/100 vs North Willoughby 83/100).
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