Average rent in Willoughby, NSW — 2026

Willoughby commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $596/week — about 41% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (69% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (60%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 12,996, the median age is 41, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Willoughby is 8km from Sydney. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.