Willoughby East, NSW 2068 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Willoughby East is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2068, home to 1,864 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Willoughby local government area and roughly 8 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,864
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $4,536 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,155 /week
- Median family income
- $4,678 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Willoughby
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bennelong
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $873 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $4,219
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Willoughby Public School
- Willoughby Girls High School
- Castle Cove Public School
- Northbridge Public School
- Artarmon Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 49 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 149 bus stops
- Willoughby Bus Depot, Stan St
- Stan St Opp Willoughby Bus Depot
- Eastern Valley Way At Robert St
- Eastern Valley Way Opp Robert St
- Edinburgh Rd Opp Remuera St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 15 cafés
- 26 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 42 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 29 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 6.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 100.0% of the 627 resolvable premises in Willoughby East. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 241 across postcode 2068 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 23% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 123 theft, 34 violent offences, 20 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Willoughby East?
Willoughby East (NSW 2068) had 1,864 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Willoughby local government area.
What is the median rent in Willoughby East?
The median advertised rent in Willoughby East is $873/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Willoughby East?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Willoughby East covering government sectors. Nearest include: Willoughby Public School (0.7 km), Willoughby Girls High School (0.7 km), Castle Cove Public School (1.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Willoughby East?
Willoughby East is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Willoughby East?
Across postcode 2068, 241 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (123), violent (34), break-ins (20). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Willoughby East?
In Willoughby East, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (6.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Willoughby East?
149 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Willoughby East centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 49 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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