WILLOUGHBY
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About WILLOUGHBY
Willoughby is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 11.0km from CBD, about 44 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 7,124 with a density of 4377 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: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Willoughby Girls High School has 189 Distinguished Achievers.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 1558 per 100,000, 0.23x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.
Demographics: English comprises 29.30%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (26.50%) and Chinese (15.27%), notable Chinese community.
Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), 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), Willoughby has a crime rate of 1558 per 100,000, which is 0.23x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: Willoughby Girls High School, 2024 HSC results: 189 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 80.2. 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, Willoughby has a population of 7,124, with Chinese comprising 15.30%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (29.30%), Aust (26.50%), Chinese (15.27%), Irish (11.05%), Scottish (9.21%).
Willoughby is approximately 11.0km from Sydney CBD, about 20 minutes by car or 44 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.