Side by sideSuburb comparison

Willoughby vs Willson River.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Willson River edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Willson River (998) sits above Willoughby (975).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Willson River edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 975).

Common questionsWilloughby vs Willson River

Common questions

Does Willoughby or Willson River have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Willson River scores 998 vs 975 in Willoughby. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Willoughby
Metric
Willson River

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$187/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
11
Population
6
54
Median age
75

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

1
Schools nearby
1
975
Avg ICSEA
998

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).