Northbridge
NSW 2063 · Willoughby
6,493 (2021) → 6,552 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Willoughby local government area (est. 82,062 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Northbridge is a stable suburb in Willoughby, NSW 2063, about 7km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $5.16M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 80/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Northbridge has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 94/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2063 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.77%), China (3.85%), Hong Kong (2.08%), New Zealand (1.85%), Japan (1.6%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.53%), Cantonese (3.7%), Japan (2.19%), Greek (1.42%), French (0.85%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1130 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Northbridge Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1181
- St Philip Neri Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1170
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Preparatory School, NorthbridgePrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, CastlecragPrimary · Independent · 1km
- Cammeray Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1168
- Middle Harbour Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1162
- Willoughby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1143
- Naremburn SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1075
- Willoughby Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1152
- Anzac Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1147
- Beauty Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1154
- North Sydney Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1195
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1161
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1189
- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1148
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Northbridge
Is Northbridge safe?
Northbridge has a residential safety score of 94/100, 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 1,586 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Northbridge?
In Northbridge, the median house price is $5.16M and the median unit price is $1.18M. Median weekly house rent is $1,485.
How far is Northbridge from Sydney CBD?
Northbridge is about 7.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 33 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Northbridge?
Northbridge has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1176 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Northbridge?
Northbridge has a transport score of 80/100 and 45 bus stops.