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"
New South Wales · metro council · Pop. 80,000
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 (better than 76% of peers), with room to improve in core service delivery (currently at the 40th percentile).
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.