Is Northbridge or Willoughby more expensive?

Northbridge has the higher median house price ($5.34M) compared with $3.34M in Willoughby.

Which is better for renters — Northbridge or Willoughby?

Median weekly rent is $998/wk in Northbridge and $900/wk in Willoughby, making Willoughby the more affordable rental market.

Is Northbridge or Willoughby at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Northbridge vs Willoughby?

Northbridge has 1 school in the postcode, and Willoughby has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Northbridge vs Willoughby: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Northbridge commands a $2.01M premium on median property price over Willoughby; Willoughby is $98/wk cheaper per week to rent; Willoughby has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Willoughby

Northbridge

2063

Willoughby

2068

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Northbridge (2063) and Willoughby (2068) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Northbridge	Willoughby
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B(1)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	28.6%	25.0%▲
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	1	2▲
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C(0)	C▲(0)
Median house price	$5.34M	$3.34M
Median unit price	$1.40M	$1.48M
Median weekly rent	$998/wk	$900/wk
Annual price growth	+14.9%▲	+1.8%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Willoughby leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C(0)	C+▲(0)
Walkability percentile	35	43▲

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Northbridge if...

Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.

Choose Willoughby if...

Willoughby leads on Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.

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Common questions

Is Northbridge or Willoughby more expensive?: Northbridge has the higher median house price ($5.34M) compared with $3.34M in Willoughby.
Which is better for renters — Northbridge or Willoughby?: Median weekly rent is $998/wk in Northbridge and $900/wk in Willoughby, making Willoughby the more affordable rental market.
Is Northbridge or Willoughby at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Northbridge vs Willoughby?: Northbridge has 1 school in the postcode, and Willoughby has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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