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Property Investment in Willoughby, NSW

12 suburbs in Willoughby council area · Part of Greater Sydney · Population ~80,520 · 30,015 dwellings · 22 km²

Willoughby Council Average R-Score 73 / 100 — top suburb in Willoughby scores 93/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Willoughby93

Highest R-Score out of 12 suburbs in Willoughby

Willoughby council average73

Across 12 scored suburbs in Willoughby

Suburb medians in Willoughby range from $1,750,000 to $4,630,000.

3-year population movement: +6.4%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.6% of stock (~199 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (18%), Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (12%), Retail Trade (11%), Information Media and Telecommunications (9%).

Typical suburb median price$3,476,000

Across 12 suburbs in Willoughby (Sept 2026) · ~65 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent2.4%

Median asking rent ~$1625/wk · Vacancy 2.9%.

Top suburb R-Score in Willoughby93/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Willoughby

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Willoughby (New South Wales).

Is Willoughby (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Willoughby (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 73/100 across 12 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 93/100. Across Willoughby, the typical suburb median price is $3,476,000, median weekly rent is $1625/wk, gross rental yield is 2.4%, and vacancy sits at 2.9%.

Which suburbs in Willoughby have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Willoughby (NSW) are Middle Cove (93/100, median $2,450,000), Castle Cove (88/100, median $3,302,000), Chatswood West (81/100, median $1,750,000), Northbridge (81/100, median $3,897,000), Castlecrag (80/100, median $4,590,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Willoughby?

Across Willoughby (NSW), the median suburb property price is $3,476,000, median asking rent is $1625/wk, and median gross yield is 2.4%, with homes averaging 65 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Willoughby include Chatswood West (4.5%), Artarmon (3.6%), Naremburn (2.9%).

What are the demographics and size of the Willoughby council area?

Willoughby is a Local Government Area in New South Wales (part of Greater Sydney) with an ABS estimated resident population of 80,520, approximately 30,015 dwellings, covering 22 sq km.

What are the best streets in Willoughby (NSW)?

Every street across all 12 suburbs in Willoughby is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.