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Willoughby
2 km²
High weekly incomes and a workforce of well-qualified professionals define Willoughby. The area is a wealthy hub where nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week, far above the national figure. It is a family-oriented community with a high proportion of children and an exceptionally high number of people working from home. This blend of professional success and domestic life makes it one of the most affluent and accessible pockets of Greater Sydney.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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Families with children are common here, as 21.2% of the population are under 15, which is a little above the national average. The typical resident is 40 years old, and the community is less likely to be in a de facto relationship than most other similar areas.
The area is very diverse, with 34.8% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.
Reflecting its birthplace diversity, 27.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most frequent non-English languages spoken.
About 40.3% of people report having no religion, a figure that is a little above the national average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.5%.
Willoughby is exceptionally well-qualified, with 48.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. This is consistent with the fact that 80.2% of residents completed Year 12.
Typical weekly family income is $3,830, which is far above the national figure of $2,120. About 32.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, far exceeding the national average.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 22.7% of people, which is well below the national figure. Only 5.6% of people report a mental health condition.
Unpaid childcare is common here, with 31.4% of people providing this care, well above the national average. Around 17.3% of the community are volunteers, which is higher than the national figure.
First Nations people in the area are highly educated and earn more than the national average, with 85.2% completing Year 12. However, none of the First Nations population reported speaking a First Nations language.
Homes tend to be slightly larger than the national average, with 2.7 people per home. Most households are couples with children, who make up 67.7% of all families.
Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $583 and monthly mortgage payments at $3,500, both of which are far above the national figures. Detached houses are less common here than in most other areas.
The area is highly connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. A striking 55.1% of people work from home, far above the national average of 21%.
The population is quite mobile, with 39.8% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.4% of the community.
Employment is strong, with 64% of people working full-time. Most residents are employed as professionals or managers, particularly in technical, financial, and health roles.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services. This is far above the state average for access to essential amenities.