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Northbridge

NSW 2063 · Willoughby

6,493 (2021)6,552 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Willoughby local government area (est. 82,062 residents)

90
Overall score

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

6,493
Population
$5.45M
Median house (2025)
95
Safety score
80
Transport score

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.

7.0 km
To Sydney CBD
6.3 km
To coast
$1,680/wk
Median rent (house)
2.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,493
Population
44
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

  • Owned
  • Mortgage
  • Rented

Commute to work

  • Car
  • Public transport
  • Walk/cycle
  • Work from home
Willoughby LGA population (est. 2025)82,062
Median household income (weekly)$3,874
vs NSW median+109.4%
Bachelor degree or higher71.7%
Born in Australia67.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,588 / 412 / 136

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

$5.45M+4.0%
Median house (2025)
$1.17M
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,680 / $792 wk
Rental yield (house)1.6%
Days on market (house)45 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

95
Residential

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

12
Break & enter dwelling185/100k
4
Steal from dwelling62/100k
5
Motor vehicle theft77/100k
7
Domestic assault108/100k
0
Robbery0/100k

Residential incidents over time

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

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 107 (all categories, latest year)1,648 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

248
Within 10km3 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

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

80
45Bus
CBD commute (est.)33 min (bus)
Nearest train stationSt Leonards (2.5 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.

212 in suburbSupermarkets
369 in suburbCafes/Rest.
538 in suburbParks
314 in suburbPlaygrounds
52617 in suburbPools
210 in suburbGyms
3Dog parks
190 in suburbGPs
140 in suburbPharmacies
220 in suburbChildcare
71 in suburbLibraries
33149 in suburbSports fields
5Vets
Nearest beachObelisk Beach (4.5 km)
Nearest hospitalRoyal North Shore Hospital (2.7 km)
Nearest vet1.5 km
Nearest airportSydney (15.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.23%
Projected population 20416,666
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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.

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.