Overall score
Naremburn
50.6/100
North Willoughby
65.3/100
Naremburn vs North Willoughby, NSW Suburb Comparison
North Willoughby for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NaremburnNorth Willoughby
Crime rate
Naremburn
41.2 / 1k
North Willoughby
13.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Naremburn
88
North Willoughby
98
Population
Naremburn
5,924
North Willoughby
4,161
Metric leadNaremburn 5North Willoughby 62 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNorth Willoughby
- Best for investmentNorth Willoughby
- Best for best valueNorth Willoughby
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Naremburn | North Willoughby |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.6/100 | 65.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.2/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.2 / 1k | 13.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 17 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 39 |
| Walkability | 24.5/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 88 | 98 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 18 |
| Green cover | 7.0% | 2.7% |
| Population | 5,924 | 4,161 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Naremburn reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; North Willoughby is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Naremburn tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and a larger local community, while North Willoughby stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer North Willoughby, while Naremburn remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.