NORTH WILLOUGHBY

Sydney North
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House Median
This suburb $3,574,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,526,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 2,331
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 17.2%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 4,161
Density 4,452.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney North
State New South Wales

NORTH WILLOUGHBY Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $3,574,000
House Sales Volume 62 sales
Unit Median $1,526,000
Unit Sales Volume 39 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $1,200/wk
2 Bed Unit $750/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

NORTH WILLOUGHBY Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 2,331 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.35x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

NORTH WILLOUGHBY 2,331/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

NORTH WILLOUGHBY has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

NORTH WILLOUGHBY Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

4,161
Total Population
4,452
people/km² density
17.2%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
1,145 people
27.5%
2
Australia
1,104 people
26.5%
3
China
715 people
17.2%
4
Ireland
476 people
11.4%
5
Scotland
322 people
7.7%

Transport

11.5 km
to Sydney CBD
20 min
drive to CBD
39 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

NORTH WILLOUGHBY Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 4 neighbouring suburbs

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About NORTH WILLOUGHBY

North Willoughby is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 11.5km from CBD, about 39 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 4,161 with a density of 4452 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $3,574,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,526,000, above Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 2331 per 100,000, 0.35x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 27.52%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (26.53%) and Chinese (17.18%), notable Chinese community.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), North Willoughby has a house median of $3,574,000 and unit median of $1,526,000. Property prices are significantly above Sydney median, a premium residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), North Willoughby has a crime rate of 2331 per 100,000, which is 0.35x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Mercy Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 149 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 77.8 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: St Pius X College, 2024 HSC results: 113 Distinguished Achievers, 4 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 77.8 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, North Willoughby has a population of 4,161, with Chinese comprising 17.20%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (27.52%), Aust (26.53%), Chinese (17.18%), Irish (11.44%), Scottish (7.74%).

North Willoughby is approximately 11.5km from Sydney CBD, about 20 minutes by car or 39 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.