Willoughby East

NSW 2068 • Greater Sydney

1,864
Population (2021)
$60,060
Median Income
0.56 km²
Area
83m
Elevation

About Willoughby East

Willoughby East is a well-established, sought-after suburb in New South Wales, located within the Willoughby (City) area. With a population of 1,864 and a median income of $60,060, the suburb attracts professionals, young families, and career-focused individuals. Covering 0.56 km² at an elevation of 83m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Sydney.

As part of Greater Sydney, residents benefit from excellent transport links, diverse dining options, and proximity to employment hubs. The suburb features local shops, parks, and community spaces that create a vibrant neighbourhood atmosphere. Willoughby East delivers the convenience of city living with its own distinct local character.

Willoughby East falls under postcode 2068 and is governed by Willoughby Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Willoughby electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2068
Urban Area
Lane Cove - Willoughby
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.80°, 151.21°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.56 km²
Elevation
83m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$873
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$4,219
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,822
Census 2021
1,864
2.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$56,628
Income 2021
$60,060
6.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,363
Born Overseas 489

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 69
  • 2. China 51
  • 3. New Zealand 45
  • 4. Hong Kong 37
  • 5. South Africa 22
  • 6. Malaysia 20
  • 7. Italy 16
  • 8. Japan 15
  • 9. United States 15
  • 10. Singapore 14
  • 11. Thailand 14
  • 12. India 12
  • 13. Ireland 12
  • 14. Indonesia 11
  • 15. Taiwan 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 644
Australian 615
Irish 250
Chinese 233
Scottish 197
Italian 95
German 56
Greek 38
New Zealander 30
Dutch 26

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

899
Both parents born in Australia
642
Both parents born overseas
308
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.9%
No Religion
38.1%
Buddhism
2.1%
Judaism
1.7%
Hinduism
1.0%
Islam
0.6%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
105 (5.6%)
5-14 years
360 (19.3%)
15-19 years
153 (8.2%)
20-24 years
82 (4.4%)
25-34 years
90 (4.8%)
35-44 years
255 (13.7%)
45-54 years
326 (17.5%)
55-64 years
218 (11.7%)
65-74 years
171 (9.2%)
75-84 years
78 (4.2%)
85+ years
32 (1.7%)

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