North Willoughby
NSW 2068 · Willoughby
4,161 (2021) → 4,398 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Willoughby local government area (est. 82,062 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
North Willoughby is a moderate growth suburb in Willoughby, NSW 2068, about 9km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.46M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 83/100, and is a short drive from the coast. North Willoughby has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: China (6.03%), England (3.39%), Hong Kong (2.64%), New Zealand (1.71%), Philippines (1.63%)
Top languages: Mandarin (7.09%), Cantonese (5.26%), Japan (2.07%), Italian (1.51%), Croatian (1.39%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1135 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1159
Nearby (within 10km)
- Willoughby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1146
- Willoughby Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1147
- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1139
- Castle Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1169
- Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1150
- Mercy Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1129
- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, CastlecragPrimary · Independent · 1.6km
- St Pius X CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1147
- Roseville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1172
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Preparatory School, NorthbridgePrimary · Independent · 1.8km
- Chatswood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1145
- Artarmon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1165
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about North Willoughby
Is North Willoughby safe?
North Willoughby has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,379 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Willoughby?
In North Willoughby, the median house price is $3.46M and the median unit price is $1.08M. Median weekly house rent is $1,400.
How far is North Willoughby from Sydney CBD?
North Willoughby is about 8.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 38 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in North Willoughby?
North Willoughby has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1159 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in North Willoughby?
North Willoughby has a transport score of 83/100 and 21 bus stops.