Willoughby
Willoughby scores well on community services (76/100) but only 40/100 on core operations — a gap worth watching.
"Sydney's north shore dining and business hub — Chatswood's Asian food scene"
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New South Wales · metro council · Pop. 79,634
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
57 out of 100
#8 of 34 metro councils in NSW
#37 in New South Wales
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 53/100 |
| Community Services | 76/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 58/100 |
| Core Operations | 40/100 |
What This Means For You
Among metropolitan councils, Willoughby performs strongest in Community Services (scoring 76 out of 100 against peers), with room to improve in Core Operations (currently 40 out of 100).
What Makes This Place Unique
Sydney's north shore dining and business hub — Chatswood's Asian food scene
Willoughby covers Chatswood, Artarmon, and Willoughby. Chatswood is the lower north shore's commercial and dining centre, with a particularly strong Chinese, Japanese, and Korean food offering.
Known For
- Chatswood — north shore dining and retail hub
- Outstanding Asian cuisine
- Chatswood Chase and Westfield
- Artarmon industrial-to-creative precinct
Living Here
Willoughby offers north shore location with genuine urban energy at Chatswood. The food scene is excellent and transport connections are strong.
Hidden Gem
Flat Rock Gully — a bushland walking trail connecting Willoughby to the harbour at Tunks Park, with rock carvings and wildlife.