Overall score
Naremburn
50.6/100
Willoughby East
58.9/100
Naremburn vs Willoughby East, NSW Suburb Comparison
Willoughby East for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NaremburnWilloughby East
Crime rate
Naremburn
41.2 / 1k
Willoughby East
13.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Naremburn
88
Willoughby East
92
Population
Naremburn
5,924
Willoughby East
1,864
Metric leadNaremburn 4Willoughby East 72 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 retireesWilloughby East
- Best for familiesWilloughby East
- Best for investmentWilloughby East
- Best for best valueWilloughby East
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 | Willoughby East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.6/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.2/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.2 / 1k | 13.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 17 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 22 |
| Walkability | 24.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 88 | 92 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 6 |
| Green cover | 7.0% | 9.5% |
| Population | 5,924 | 1,864 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Naremburn is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Willoughby East is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Naremburn is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and a larger local community; Willoughby East answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Willoughby East, 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.