Willoughby at a glance
Weekly rent
$1,525
Houses · units $760
Population
7,124
Median age 40
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2068), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Willoughby.
Median house price
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Sales data as of September 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1525/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$760/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
7,124
Median age: 40
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Willoughby.
The postcode for Willoughby is 2068 (NSW), Willoughby City Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Willoughby (2068) sits in the Willoughby region of NSW.
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.
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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
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Safety
Crime and safety.
48
total offences in 2026
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 2026· 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
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Government School Catchment
Willoughby Girls High School
Willoughby Public School
Artarmon 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.
- 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 $1525, for units it's $760.
- 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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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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