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Willoughby East
SydneyNew South Wales
Map NorthWilloughby WilloughbyEast.jpg
Map of North Willoughby/Willoughby East
Population 1,822 (2016 census)
Postcode(s) 2068
Location 9 km (6 mi) north of Sydney CBD
LGA(s) City of Willoughby
State electorate(s) Willoughby
Federal Division(s) North Sydney
Suburbs around Willoughby East:
Willoughby North Willoughby Castle Cove
Willoughby Willoughby East Middle Cove
Willoughby Northbridge Castlecrag

Willoughby East is a friendly suburb located on the lower North Shore of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It's about 9 kilometres north of the Sydney city centre. Willoughby East is part of the City of Willoughby, which is its local government area. This means it's managed by a local council that helps keep the area running smoothly.

Who Lives in Willoughby East?

Every few years, Australia does a "census." This is like a big count to find out how many people live in different areas and learn more about them.

  • In the 2016 Census, there were 1,822 people living in Willoughby East.
  • Most people, about 72%, were born in Australia.
  • A large number, nearly 80%, spoke only English at home.
  • The most common religions reported were No Religion, Catholic, and Anglican.

Getting Around Willoughby East

Getting around Willoughby East is quite easy! There is a bus depot located on Stan Street. This depot helps manage the buses that serve the area, making it convenient for people to travel to other parts of Sydney.

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