North Willoughby at a glance
Population
4,161
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about North Willoughby.
The postcode for North Willoughby is 2068 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
North Willoughby (2068) sits in the Willoughby region of NSW.
North Willoughby has roughly 4,161 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Willoughby's population at 4,161, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,161
Median age
40
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$640/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$590/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
4,161
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
99
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Willoughby.
Local schools for North Willoughby
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Government School Catchment
Willoughby Public School
Willoughby Girls High School
Castle Cove Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About North Willoughby.
- What is the North Willoughby postcode?
- North Willoughby is in the 2068 postcode, in NSW, in the Willoughby City Council region.
- Where is North Willoughby?
- North Willoughby is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2068. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Willoughby City Council region.
- What is the average rent in North Willoughby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $640, for units it's $590.
- What schools are in North Willoughby?
- There are 20 schools serving North Willoughby on this page, including St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, Willoughby Public School.
- What suburbs are near North Willoughby?
- North Willoughby is close to Willoughby North, Middle Cove, Willoughby East, Castle Cove, Willoughby.
- What is the population of North Willoughby?
- The population of North Willoughby is approximately 4,161 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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