NSW Property Intelligence
WilloughbyNSW 2068
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Willoughby is home to ~7,124 residents (median age 40), with 31% of households renting.
Rent in Willoughby
The median house rent in Willoughby is $1500/week (169 new leases). Units have a median of $770/week (256 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2068, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $650/wk | $600/wk |
| 2 | $960/wk | $828/wk |
| 3 | $1250/wk | $1200/wk |
| 4+ | $1950/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Willoughby fall in the intake zones of Willoughby Girls High School, Willoughby Public School, Chatswood High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Willoughby Girls High School#65 of 2159 in NSW
- Willoughby Public School#96 of 2159 in NSW
- Chatswood High School#114 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Willoughby has 3 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Mowbray Place Early Learning Centre, Tree of Life Early Learning School, Willoughby Kids House Assoc Inc.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Artarmon Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Northbridge Plaza, Quadrangle Shopping Village, Chatswood Village. 9 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Willoughby (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 9 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 3 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | Downward |
Development activity
82 development applications were lodged in Willoughby over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Willoughby — quick answers
What is the median rent in Willoughby?
Houses in Willoughby (postcode 2068) have a median asking rent of $1500/week; units have a median of $770/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Willoughby?
Willoughby addresses can be zoned for Willoughby Girls High School, Willoughby Public School, Chatswood High School. Willoughby Girls High School ranks in roughly the top 3% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Willoughby?
Willoughby has 3 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How long is the commute from Willoughby to the Sydney CBD?
From Artarmon Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 18 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Willoughby?
82 development applications were lodged in Willoughby in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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