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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)

93
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,161
Population
$3.46M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
83
Transport score

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.

8.7 km
To Sydney CBD
8.0 km
To coast
$1,400/wk
Median rent (house)
1.8 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,161
Population
40
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Willoughby LGA population (est. 2025)82,062
Median household income (weekly)$2,488
vs NSW median+34.5%
Bachelor degree or higher65.8%
Born in Australia61.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse781 / 439 / 253

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

$3.46M+25.4%
Median house (2025)
$1.08M
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,400 / $800 wk
Rental yield (house)2.1%
Days on market (house)30 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

4
Break & enter dwelling96/100k
3
Steal from dwelling72/100k
0
Motor vehicle theft0/100k
3
Domestic assault72/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
1
Non-domestic assault24/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 99 (all categories, latest year)2,379 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

99

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

234
Within 10km1 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

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

83
21Bus
CBD commute (est.)38 min (bus)
Nearest train stationChatswood (1.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.9°C
Summer max
17.0°C
Winter max
1,213mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

210 in suburbSupermarkets
21411 in suburbCafes/Rest.
493 in suburbParks
282 in suburbPlaygrounds
142Pools
311 in suburbGyms
3Dog parks
220 in suburbGPs
151 in suburbPharmacies
282 in suburbChildcare
60 in suburbLibraries
3388 in suburbSports fields
41 in suburbVets
Nearest beachDirty Haul Beach (6.3 km)
Nearest hospitalRoyal North Shore Hospital (3.0 km)
Nearest vet120 m
Nearest airportSydney (16.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

94

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

31
Gyms
12
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
338
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

84

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

49
Parks
7
Nature reserves
28
Bike paths
2
Hiking trails
3
Dog parks
3
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

89

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

3
Theatres
3
Cinemas
2
Museums
16
Galleries
6
Libraries
2
Arts centres
21
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

20

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
4
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.24

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

1

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
OSHC
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.24

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.39%
Projected population 20414,659
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Willoughby

Willoughby East$3.70M79transportWilloughby$3.46M83transportMiddle Cove$4.40M79transportCastle Cove$4.03M70transportChatswood$3.74M100transportCastlecrag$5.05M64transport

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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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.