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Northbridge vs Willoughby

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Northbridge scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

NorthbridgeWilloughby
Active8974
Safety8593
Wealth9882
Value9691
Parks3824
Cafés7872
Transit2064
Green space3939
Active & healthy7470
Schools nearby (OSM)6458
Median rent$740/wk $583/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$5,200,000$3,600,000
House sales this quarter—33
Population6,4937,124
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Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Northbridge safer than Willoughby?

Willoughby scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Northbridge or Willoughby?

Willoughby has the lower median house price of the two ($3,600,000 vs $5,200,000).

Should I live in Northbridge or Willoughby?

Northbridge scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Northbridge or Willoughby.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →