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Northbridge

NSW 2063 • Greater Sydney

6,493
Population (2021)
$71,500
Median Income
2.73 km²
Area
87m
Elevation
PrestigiousWaterfrontFamily-FriendlyLeafyEstablished

About Northbridge

Northbridge is a prestigious suburb on Sydney's Lower North Shore, located just 6 km north of the CBD in the City of Willoughby. With a population of approximately 6,500 residents and a median age of 40-59, the suburb attracts affluent families and professionals. Owner-occupancy rates are high at around 80%, reflecting the desirability of this established residential enclave.

Occupying a peninsula extending into Middle Harbour, Northbridge enjoys a unique setting surrounded by bushland and water on three sides, with no through traffic. The historic Long Gully Suspension Bridge (1892) is an iconic landmark connecting the suburb to Cammeray. Residents benefit from Northbridge Plaza shopping, excellent schools including St Philip Neri Catholic Primary, and easy access to the major retail and transport hub of Chatswood just 3 km away.

Northbridge falls under postcode 2063 and is governed by Willoughby Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Willoughby electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2063
Urban Area
Lane Cove - Willoughby
LGA
Willoughby
Federal Electorate
Bradfield
State Electorate
Willoughby
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.81°, 151.22°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.73 km²
Elevation
87m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Artarmon
2.5 km
30 min
Chatswood
3 km
35 min

Bus Services

  • 202, 203, 207 — Chatswood Interchange 10-15 min
  • 257, 261 — City via Military Road 25-35 min

Commute to Sydney

Distance
6 km
By Train
20-25 min (via Chatswood/Artarmon)
By Bus
25-35 min via Military Rd
By Car (Peak)
25-40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-20 min

🛣️ Bus connections to Chatswood for Metro/T1 train access; no direct station in suburb

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Northbridge Plaza provides local shopping; hilly terrain but walkable village centre

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    79-113 Sailors Bay Road Northbridge 2063 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$740
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$4,649
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,347
Census 2021
6,493
▲ 2.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$60,060
Income 2021
$71,500
▲ 19.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,376
Born Overseas 1,938

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 310
  • 2. China 250
  • 3. Hong Kong 135
  • 4. New Zealand 120
  • 5. Japan 104
  • 6. South Africa 71
  • 7. Malaysia 69
  • 8. United States 68
  • 9. India 44
  • 10. Germany 42
  • 11. Singapore 40
  • 12. Canada 35
  • 13. Iran 30
  • 14. Taiwan 30
  • 15. Ireland 29

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,210
Australian 1,853
Irish 881
Chinese 815
Scottish 670
Italian 245
German 209
Greek 171
Indian 100
French 87

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,744
Both parents born in Australia
2,494
Both parents born overseas
1,001
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.6%
No Religion
37.9%
Buddhism
2.3%
Judaism
1.5%
Hinduism
0.8%
Islam
0.4%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
265 (4.1%)
5-14 years
1,064 (16.4%)
15-19 years
508 (7.8%)
20-24 years
291 (4.5%)
25-34 years
361 (5.6%)
35-44 years
764 (11.8%)
45-54 years
1,041 (16.0%)
55-64 years
850 (13.1%)
65-74 years
669 (10.3%)
75-84 years
412 (6.3%)
85+ years
270 (4.2%)

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