North Willoughby vs Willoughby
The verdict
North Willoughby is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.76M versus $4.00M in Willoughby. Willoughby has a shorter estimated CBD commute (34 vs 38 min).
Scores
| North Willoughby | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 93 |
| Transport | 83 | 83 |
| Education | 96 | 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
| North Willoughby | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,161 | 7,124 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,488 | $2,995 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.8% | 66.4% |
| Born in Australia | 61.4% | 62.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: North Willoughby Moderate Growth · Willoughby Moderate Growth
Property
| North Willoughby | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.76M | $4.00M |
| Median unit price | $963K | $1.57M |
| House price YoY | 30.6% | -5.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 68 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Willoughby | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 96 | 42 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 28 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 72 | 84 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,355 | 1,235 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Willoughby | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,161 | 1,148 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Willoughby · Willoughby
Transport
| North Willoughby | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 38 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| North Willoughby | 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 | 11 | 6 |
| Parks | 3 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.0 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.7 km | 7.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| North Willoughby | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,161 | 7,124 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,398 | 7,530 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,659 | 7,977 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.39% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Willoughby or Willoughby?
North Willoughby and Willoughby have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, North Willoughby or Willoughby?
North Willoughby is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.76M versus $4.00M.
Which has better schools, North Willoughby or Willoughby?
North Willoughby has a higher average school ICSEA (North Willoughby 1161 vs Willoughby 1148; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North Willoughby or Willoughby?
North Willoughby and Willoughby have similar transport scores.
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