Willoughby North at a glance
Walk score
84
Very walkable
Population
17.4k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Willoughby North.
The postcode for Willoughby North is 2068 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Willoughby North (2068) sits in the Willoughby region of NSW.
Willoughby North has roughly 17,450 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Willoughby North scores 84/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 North's population at 17,450, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
17,450
Median age
42
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$640/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$544/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
17,450
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
84
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Willoughby North.
Local schools for Willoughby North
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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 North.
- What is the Willoughby North postcode?
- Willoughby North is in the 2068 postcode, in NSW, in the Willoughby City Council region.
- Where is Willoughby North?
- Willoughby North 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 North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $640, for units it's $544.
- What schools are in Willoughby North?
- There are 20 schools serving Willoughby North on this page, including St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, Willoughby Public School.
- How walkable is Willoughby North?
- Willoughby North has a Walk Score of 84 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Willoughby North?
- Willoughby North is close to North Willoughby, Middle Cove, Willoughby East, Castle Cove, Willoughby.
- What is the population of Willoughby North?
- The population of Willoughby North is approximately 17,450 (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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