Northbridge vs Willoughby East
The verdict
Willoughby East is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.36M versus $5.16M in Northbridge. Northbridge is closer to the coast (6.3 km vs 7.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Willoughby East rates higher (100 vs 94/100 in Northbridge).
Scores
| Northbridge | Willoughby East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 91 |
| Transport | 80 | 79 |
| Education | 95 | 95 |
| Liveability | 97 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Northbridge | Willoughby East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,493 | 1,864 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,874 | $4,536 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.7% | 69.9% |
| Born in Australia | 67.4% | 73.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.2 |
Growth: Northbridge Stable · Willoughby East Moderate Growth
Property
| Northbridge | Willoughby East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $5.16M | $3.36M |
| Median unit price | $1.18M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -12.4% | -39.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,485 | $1,500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 70 | 54 |
Median price history
Safety
| Northbridge | Willoughby East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 94 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 185 | 107 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 77 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 123 | 54 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,586 | 590 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Northbridge | Willoughby East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,176 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Northbridge · Willoughby East
Transport
| Northbridge | Willoughby East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 37 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Northbridge | Willoughby East | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.3 km | 7.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.0 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Northbridge | Willoughby East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,493 | 1,864 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,552 | 1,970 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,666 | 2,087 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 1.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Northbridge or Willoughby East?
Willoughby East has the higher residential safety score (Northbridge 94/100 vs Willoughby East 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Northbridge or Willoughby East?
Willoughby East is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.36M versus $5.16M.
Which has better public transport, Northbridge or Willoughby East?
Northbridge has the higher transport score (Northbridge 80/100 vs Willoughby East 79/100).
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