Naremburn vs Willoughby
The verdict
Naremburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.26M versus $4.00M in Willoughby. Naremburn has a shorter estimated CBD commute (31 vs 34 min). On the separate residential safety score, Willoughby rates higher (100 vs 94/100 in Naremburn).
Scores
| Naremburn | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 93 |
| Transport | 81 | 83 |
| Education | 94 | 95 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Naremburn | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,924 | 7,124 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,272 | $2,995 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 72.0% | 66.4% |
| Born in Australia | 62.2% | 62.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Naremburn High Growth · Willoughby Moderate Growth
Property
| Naremburn | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.26M | $4.00M |
| Median unit price | $1.39M | $1.57M |
| House price YoY | 15.2% | -5.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 57 | 68 |
Median price history
Safety
| Naremburn | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 94 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 118 | 42 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 34 | 28 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 236 | 84 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,519 | 1,235 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Naremburn | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,075 | 1,148 |
See the full school list on each profile: Naremburn · Willoughby
Transport
| Naremburn | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 31 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Naremburn | 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 | 6 |
| Parks | 3 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.3 km | 7.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.0 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Naremburn | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,924 | 7,124 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,818 | 7,530 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,475 | 7,977 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.58% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Naremburn or Willoughby?
Willoughby has the higher residential safety score (Naremburn 94/100 vs Willoughby 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Naremburn or Willoughby?
Naremburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.26M versus $4.00M.
Which has better schools, Naremburn or Willoughby?
Willoughby has a higher average school ICSEA (Naremburn 1075 vs Willoughby 1148; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Naremburn or Willoughby?
Willoughby has the higher transport score (Naremburn 81/100 vs Willoughby 83/100).
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