Willoughby East at a glance
Walk score
42
Car dependent
Population
1,864
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Willoughby East.
The postcode for Willoughby East is 2068 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Willoughby East (2068) sits in the Willoughby region of NSW.
Willoughby East has roughly 1,864 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Willoughby East scores 42/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 Willoughby East's population at 1,864, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,864
Median age
42
Family households
90%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$640/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$873/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
1,864
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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
Getting around
Walkability.
42
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Willoughby East.
Local schools for Willoughby East
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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 Willoughby East.
- What is the Willoughby East postcode?
- Willoughby East is in the 2068 postcode, in NSW, in the Willoughby City Council region.
- Where is Willoughby East?
- Willoughby East 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 Willoughby East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $640, for units it's $873.
- What schools are in Willoughby East?
- There are 20 schools serving Willoughby East on this page, including St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Willoughby Public School, Willoughby Girls High School.
- How walkable is Willoughby East?
- Willoughby East has a Walk Score of 42 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Willoughby East?
- Willoughby East is close to Willoughby North, North Willoughby, Middle Cove, Willoughby, Castlecrag.
- What is the population of Willoughby East?
- The population of Willoughby East is approximately 1,864 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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