North Willoughby
NSW 2068 • Greater Sydney
About North Willoughby
North Willoughby is an affluent residential suburb on Sydney's Lower North Shore, located 8 km north of the CBD in the City of Willoughby. With a population of approximately 4,155 (2021 census), this compact suburb spans less than 1 sq km and is known for its Californian-Bungalow architecture and tree-lined streets. The suburb has a professional demographic with 64.6% owner-occupancy, and a significant proportion of residents of both Anglo-Celtic and East Asian backgrounds.
North Willoughby offers a family-oriented village lifestyle with easy access to the bustling Chatswood commercial centre just minutes away. The suburb features quality local schools including Willoughby Public School and is close to Willoughby Girls High School. Residents enjoy Willoughby Park and several neighbourhood reserves, along with cafes, boutiques, and restaurants along Penshurst Street. The suburb is prized for its quiet residential feel while being just a short commute to Sydney's CBD, major hospitals at Royal North Shore, and the dining and shopping hub of Chatswood.
North Willoughby falls under postcode 2068 and is governed by Willoughby Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Willoughby electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 252, 254 — Chatswood to Riverview via Willoughby 10-15 min
- 272 — Chatswood to Wynyard via Willoughby Road 25-35 min
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Excellent connectivity via Chatswood interchange (T1, Metro, buses). M1 Metro provides frequent services to CBD via Crows Nest and Victoria Cross stations.
Flat terrain with good footpaths; walkable to Chatswood shops, local schools, and parks. Most daily errands possible on foot.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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5a Glenroy Avenue
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184 Edinburgh Road
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117 Edinburgh Road
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2 Horsley Avenue
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Willoughby Girls High School ICSEA 1152Mowbray Rd
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Willoughby Public School ICSEA 1143Oakville Rd
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near North Willoughby, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 251
- 2. England 141
- 3. Hong Kong 110
- 4. New Zealand 71
- 5. Philippines 68
- 6. Japan 59
- 7. Italy 56
- 8. Iran 47
- 9. South Korea 47
- 10. India 45
- 11. Croatia 44
- 12. Malaysia 40
- 13. United States 39
- 14. Taiwan 32
- 15. Indonesia 31
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)