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 $5.45M 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 95/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
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 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 1130 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Philip Neri Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1177
- Northbridge Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1164
- 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 1167
- Middle Harbour Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1168
- Willoughby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1146
- Naremburn SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1043
- Willoughby Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1147
- Anzac Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1149
- Beauty Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1167
- North Sydney Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1192
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1159
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1190
- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1139
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Northbridge
Is Northbridge safe?
Northbridge has a residential safety score of 95/100, 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 1,648 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Northbridge?
In Northbridge, the median house price is $5.45M and the median unit price is $1.17M. Median weekly house rent is $1,680.
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 1171 (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.