Suburb comparison
Middle Cove vs Willoughby — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Willoughby commands a $101K premium on median property price over Middle Cove. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Willoughby
Middle Cove
2068
Willoughby
Willoughby
2068
Choose Middle Cove if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Choose Willoughby if...
- Willoughby leads on 2 of the 2 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Middle Cove or Willoughby more expensive?
- Willoughby has the higher median house price ($3.34M) compared with $3.24M in Middle Cove.
- Which is better for renters — Middle Cove or Willoughby?
- Median weekly rent is $900/wk in Middle Cove and $900/wk in Willoughby, making Willoughby the more affordable rental market.
- Is Middle Cove or Willoughby at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Middle Cove vs Willoughby?
- Middle Cove has 2 schools in the postcode, and Willoughby has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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