Overall score
North Willoughby
60.7/100
St Leonards
59.2/100
North Willoughby vs St Leonards, NSW suburb comparison
North Willoughby for retirees and families; St Leonards for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
North WilloughbySt Leonards
Crime rate
North Willoughby
13.5 / 1k
St Leonards
41.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Willoughby
93
St Leonards
315
Population
North Willoughby
4,161
St Leonards
7,212
Metric leadNorth Willoughby 5St Leonards 51 tiedacross 11 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 familiesNorth Willoughby
- Best for investmentNorth Willoughby
- Best for best valueNorth Willoughby
- Best for best schoolsSt Leonards
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 | North Willoughby | St Leonards |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.7/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.5/100 | 8.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.5 / 1k | 41.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 32 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 93 | 315 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 20 |
| Population | 4,161 | 7,212 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
North Willoughby is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while St Leonards is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, North Willoughby is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; St Leonards answers with parks and reserves and walkability.
North Willoughby suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas St Leonards is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.