Willoughby, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Willoughby, in the Willoughby City Council local government area.
| Locality | Willoughby |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Willoughby City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.80644 |
| Longitude | 151.2004 |
| Population | 6,451 |
| Density | 3982.1 /km² |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Elevation | 86 m |
| Postcode | 2068 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 7 km north |
Willoughby is a locality in the Willoughby City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,451. The locality covers an area of 1.6 km², giving a population density of about 3982.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 86 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km north of Sydney. Willoughby is located at 33.8064°S, 151.2004°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2068.
Willoughby spills down towards the shimmering expanse of the harbour, its character a gentle blend of established neighbourhoods and the vibrant pulse of a modern city edge. It lies 2.1 km east-south-east of Chatswood, NSW (from Chatswood, NSW: bearing 124°T), and is situated 6.9 km north of Sydney. The landscape here is softened by age, with streets lined by mature trees that cast dappled shadows across manicured lawns and the occasional weathered brick wall. A soft, almost pearly light often settles over the area as afternoon wanes, lending a quiet dignity to the predominantly residential streets, where the air carries the faint, clean scent of salt from the nearby waters. The terrain gently slopes, guiding the eye towards the expansive blue of the waterway, a constant presence that shapes the very feel of the place.
This locality, intrinsically linked to the broader narrative of Sydney's development, carries echoes of its past as it thrives economically today. Willoughby's history is woven with the stories of early settlers who found fertile ground and convenient access to the burgeoning port, laying the foundations for the residential suburbs that now define it. While farming has long since receded, the area's economy is now a diverse tapestry of professional services, retail, and a thriving small business sector, particularly concentrated around its commercial centres. The proximity to the harbour remains a defining feature, influencing not just the visual landscape but also fostering a connection to maritime heritage and recreational pursuits, a subtle but persistent undercurrent to the everyday rhythm of Willoughby.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Willoughby, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Willoughby, in the Willoughby City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Willoughby includes the postcode (2068), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Willoughby City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Willoughby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |