Willoughby East
NSW 2068 · Willoughby
1,864 (2021) → 1,970 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.
Willoughby East is a moderate growth suburb in Willoughby, NSW 2068, about 8km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.56M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 79/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Willoughby East has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.7%), China (2.74%), New Zealand (2.41%), Hong Kong (1.98%), South Africa (1.18%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.43%), Cantonese (3.33%), Italian (1.23%), Croatian (1.07%), Japan (0.8%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 2025
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 1134 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Willoughby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1146
- Willoughby Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1147
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.7kmICSEA 1159
- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, CastlecragPrimary · Independent · 0.9km
- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1139
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Preparatory School, NorthbridgePrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- St Philip Neri Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1177
- Castle Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1169
- Northbridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1164
- Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1150
- Mercy Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1129
- St Pius X CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1147
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
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Willoughby East
Is Willoughby East safe?
Willoughby East 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 590 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Willoughby East?
In Willoughby East, the median house price is $3.56M. Median weekly house rent is $1,400.
How far is Willoughby East from Sydney CBD?
Willoughby East is about 8.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 37 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Willoughby East?
Willoughby East has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Willoughby East?
Willoughby East has a transport score of 79/100 and 13 bus stops.