Willoughby
NSW 2068 · Willoughby
7,124 (2021) → 7,530 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 is a moderate growth suburb in Willoughby, NSW 2068, about 7km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.72M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Willoughby has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (4.59%), England (4.35%), Hong Kong (2.47%), New Zealand (2.04%), South Africa (1.29%)
Top languages: Mandarin (5.94%), Cantonese (4.65%), Japan (1.81%), Croatian (1.14%), Italian (1.07%)
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:
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 1131 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Willoughby Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1147
- Willoughby Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1146
Nearby (within 10km)
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Preparatory School, NorthbridgePrimary · Independent · 0.8km
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1159
- Artarmon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1165
- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, CastlecragPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- Naremburn SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1043
- St Philip Neri Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1177
- Royal North Shore Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.8km
- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1139
- Bradfield CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9km
- Cammeray Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1167
- Northbridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1164
- Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1150
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
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Willoughby
Is Willoughby safe?
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 1,291 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Willoughby?
In Willoughby, the median house price is $3.72M and the median unit price is $1.48M. Median weekly house rent is $1,400.
How far is Willoughby from Sydney CBD?
Willoughby is about 7.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 34 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Willoughby?
Willoughby has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1147 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Willoughby?
Willoughby has a transport score of 83/100 and 34 bus stops.