Willoughby at a glance
Median house
$3,395,500
Median unit
$1,230,000
Days on market
38
Average to sell
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
7,124
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Willoughby.
The postcode for Willoughby is 2068 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Willoughby is $3,395,500.
Willoughby (2068) sits in the Willoughby region of NSW. The median house here is $3,395,500, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Willoughby has roughly 7,124 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 38 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Willoughby scores 32/100 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 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Willoughby's population at 7,124, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 31% 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
7,124
Median age
40
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $3,395,500 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $1,230,000, roughly 64% below the house median. Days on market sit around 38, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $679,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$3,395,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $1,230,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$640/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$583/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$3,395,500
$1,230,000
38
Average days to sell
7,124
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 0.98% (median rent $640/wk against a $3,395,500 price tag). Units yield 2.46% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20240.98%
Based on $3,395,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.46%
Based on $1,230,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202668%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202438 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
92
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.
32
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Willoughby.
Local schools for Willoughby
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Willoughby Girls High School
Willoughby Public School
Artarmon Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
- What is the median house price in Willoughby?
- The median house price in Willoughby, NSW 2068 is $3,395,500. The median unit price is $1,230,000.
- What is the Willoughby postcode?
- Willoughby is in the 2068 postcode, in NSW, in the Willoughby City Council region.
- Where is Willoughby?
- 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 Willoughby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $640, for units it's $583.
- What schools are in Willoughby?
- There are 20 schools serving Willoughby on this page, including Willoughby Girls High School, Willoughby Public School, St Thomas' Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Willoughby?
- Willoughby has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Willoughby?
- Willoughby is close to Willoughby East, Naremburn, Willoughby North, North Willoughby, Artarmon.
- What is the population of Willoughby?
- The population of Willoughby is approximately 7,124 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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