Willoughby East vs Willoughby
The verdict
Willoughby East is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.36M versus $4.00M in Willoughby. Willoughby has a shorter estimated CBD commute (34 vs 37 min).
Scores
Willoughby EastWilloughby
| Willoughby East | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 93 |
| Transport | 79 | 83 |
| Education | 95 | 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
| Willoughby East | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,864 | 7,124 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,536 | $2,995 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.9% | 66.4% |
| Born in Australia | 73.1% | 62.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Willoughby East Moderate Growth · Willoughby Moderate Growth
Property
| Willoughby East | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.36M | $4.00M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.57M |
| House price YoY | -39.3% | -5.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 68 |
Median price history
Safety
| Willoughby East | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 107 | 42 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 28 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 54 | 84 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 590 | 1,235 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Willoughby East | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,148 |
See the full school list on each profile: Willoughby East · Willoughby
Transport
| Willoughby East | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Willoughby East | 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 | 2 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.5 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.2 km | 7.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Willoughby East | Willoughby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,864 | 7,124 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,970 | 7,530 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,087 | 7,977 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.39% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Willoughby East or Willoughby?
Willoughby East and Willoughby have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Willoughby East or Willoughby?
Willoughby East is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.36M versus $4.00M.
Which has better public transport, Willoughby East or Willoughby?
Willoughby has the higher transport score (Willoughby East 79/100 vs Willoughby 83/100).
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