Willoughby City Council

Willoughby East

NSW2068

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,864

Median age: 42

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

11

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft6 (54.5%)
Sexual offences3 (27.3%)
Assault1 (9.1%)
Malicious damage to property1 (9.1%)

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.

Walk Score

42

Transit Score

20

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Willoughby East.

Local schools for Willoughby East

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Government School Catchment

Willoughby Public School

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Willoughby Girls High School

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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

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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.

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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