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Willoughby East NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Willoughby East, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Willoughby East NSW is 1,864 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Willoughby East is $1,155 per week ($60,060 per year). Median rent in Willoughby East is $873 per week ($3,783 per month). Willoughby East has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Willoughby East has a population density of 3321.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Willoughby East is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Willoughby East is $4,219.

There were 3 recorded offences in Willoughby East in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Willoughby East Population

residents (Census 2021)

Willoughby East Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,155/wk

$60,060 per year

#538 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$873/wk

$3,783 per month

#38 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$4,219/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Willoughby East Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (933) Female 50.0% (933)

Population Density

3321.5

people per km²

1,864 people · 0.6 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$4,678

Family income/wk

Willoughby East Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Willoughby East Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

50.2% 245 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.8% 243 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Willoughby East Country of Birth

Australia

86.9%

England

5.4%

China

2.5%

Hong Kong

2.3%

Greece

0.8%

Fiji

0.6%

Croatia

0.5%

Canada

0.4%

France

0.4%

Indonesia

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Willoughby East Religion

No Religion

41.3%

Catholic

34.2%

Anglican

14.2%

Not stated

2.5%

Buddhism

2.3%

Eastern Orthodox

2.0%

Judaism

1.8%

Uniting Church

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Willoughby East Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

86.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

8.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Willoughby East Languages Spoken at Home

Cantonese

26.5%

Mandarin

23.9%

Other

14.5%

Croatian

10.3%

Italian

8.5%

Japan

7.7%

Portuguese

4.3%

SAL Indon

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Willoughby East Employment

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Employed full-time

41.5% 553 people

⏰

Employed part-time

21.1% 281 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.0% 40 people

🏠

Not in labour force

34.5% 460 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Willoughby East Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

49.6%

Postgraduate Degree

18.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.7%

Certificate III/IV

8.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.0%

Certificate I/II

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Willoughby East Occupation

Professionals

45.9%

Managers

27.2%

Clerical & Administrative

11.2%

Sales Workers

5.4%

Community & Personal Service

4.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

3.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.5%

Labourers

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Willoughby East Field of Study

Management & Commerce

40.3%

Society & Culture

15.0%

Health

10.1%

Engineering

6.5%

Creative Arts

6.4%

Education

4.7%

Architecture & Building

4.5%

Information Technology

4.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.3%

Agriculture & Environment

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Willoughby East Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Willoughby East Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.4%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

1.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

0.9%

$650-$799/wk

3.0%

$800-$999/wk

2.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.8%

$4,000+/wk

53.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Willoughby East Marital Status

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Married

65.4% 918

↔️

Separated

1.2% 17

📋

Divorced

4.1% 57

🕊️

Widowed

2.6% 36

👤

Never married

26.8% 376

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Willoughby East Ancestry

English

26.2%

Australian

25.0%

Other

10.2%

Irish

10.2%

Chinese

9.5%

Scottish

8.0%

Italian

3.9%

German

2.3%

Greek

1.5%

New Zealander

1.2%

Dutch

1.1%

Croatian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Willoughby East School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

23.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.2%

Primary — Catholic

14.0%

Secondary — Government

11.8%

Secondary — Catholic

11.6%

Pre-school

11.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.9%

Vocational Education

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Willoughby East Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.0% 109

✅

No need for assistance

97.0% 3,553

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Willoughby East Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.9% 302

—

Not a volunteer

78.1% 1,080

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Willoughby East Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

14.8%

$300-$449/mo

8.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

4.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

29.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Willoughby East How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

54.2%

Did not go to work

28.1%

Walked only

4.4%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Bus

4.2%

Bicycle

2.5%

Other

1.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Willoughby East Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.0%

1 vehicle

31.0%

2 vehicles

50.8%

3 vehicles

9.9%

4+ vehicles

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Willoughby East Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

9.7%

3 bedrooms

32.7%

4 bedrooms

39.2%

5 bedrooms

17.0%

6+ bedrooms

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Willoughby East Population Mobility

8.7%

moved in the last year

29.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Willoughby East Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,689

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Willoughby East Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

105

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Dementia

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Willoughby East Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.4%

$1-$149/wk

5.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

1.9%

$500-$649/wk

1.6%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

$3,500+/wk

25.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Willoughby East Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.8%

Couple — no children under 15

22.0%

Couple — no children

16.0%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

One parent — children under 15

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Willoughby East Military Service

🏅

Previously served

1.3% 18

👤

Never served

98.7% 1,364

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Willoughby East Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.4% 172

—

Did not provide

87.6% 1,213

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Willoughby East Children Ever Born

No children

27.6%

1 child

12.6%

2 children

37.4%

3 children

20.0%

4 children

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Willoughby East When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Willoughby East Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.5%

5–14 hours

32.5%

15–29 hours

17.2%

30+ hours

10.3%

Did not do domestic work

16.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Willoughby East Household Size

1 person

9.5%

2 persons

26.5%

3 persons

17.9%

4 persons

28.8%

5 persons

14.1%

6+ persons

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Willoughby East Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,670

Moved from NSW

110

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Willoughby East Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.4%

Step family — no other children

5.2%

Blended family — no other children

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Willoughby East Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Willoughby East Schools

schools nearby

government

1152

avg ICSEA score

13,584

total students

Roseville College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 1,060 students

1191

ICSEA

Northbridge Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 364 students

1181

ICSEA

Greenwich Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 367 students

1175

ICSEA

Roseville Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 520 students

1172

ICSEA

International Chinese School Independent

Primary · K-6 · 116 students

1172

ICSEA

St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 102 students

1170

ICSEA

Cammeray Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 622 students

1168

ICSEA

Castle Cove Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 273 students

1167

ICSEA

Artarmon Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 1,063 students

1167

ICSEA

Middle Harbour Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 423 students

1162

ICSEA

St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 277 students

1161

ICSEA

Willoughby Girls High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,036 students

1152

ICSEA

Killarney Heights Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 661 students

1150

ICSEA

Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 405 students

1148

ICSEA

Anzac Park Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 720 students

1147

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 26 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Willoughby East Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $4,536/wk

Median Rent $873/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Willoughby East

Your weekly income

≈ $19,656/month

Median rent $873/wk

Left after rent $3,663/wk

Rent share 19.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willoughby East

What is the population of Willoughby East NSW?

The population of Willoughby East NSW is 1,864 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3321.5 people per km².Willoughby East is ranked #3,126 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Willoughby East?

The median personal income in Willoughby East NSW is $1,155 per week, or $60,060 per year.The median household income is $4,536 per week.Family income is $4,678 per week.Willoughby East is ranked #538 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Willoughby East?

Median rent in Willoughby East NSW is $873 per week ($3,783 per month).Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Willoughby East ranks #38 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Willoughby East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Willoughby East NSW is $4,219. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Willoughby East?

The median age in Willoughby East NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Willoughby East a good suburb to live in?

Willoughby East is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,864.The median income is $1,155/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14321. All dollar figures in AUD.