Greenwich vs Lane Cove
The verdict
Lane Cove is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.30M versus $3.96M in Greenwich. Greenwich is closer to the coast (8.9 km vs 10.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Greenwich rates higher (92 vs 85/100 in Lane Cove).
Scores
| Greenwich | Lane Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 92 |
| Transport | 87 | 83 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 100 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Greenwich | Lane Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,469 | 12,363 |
| Median age | 42 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,946 | $2,539 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 73.5% | 69.4% |
| Born in Australia | 62.7% | 58.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Greenwich Moderate Growth · Lane Cove Moderate Growth
Property
| Greenwich | Lane Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.96M | $3.30M |
| Median unit price | $879K | $934K |
| House price YoY | -31.2% | -6.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,237 | $1,100 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Greenwich | Lane Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 146 | 243 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 91 | 24 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 146 | 138 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,048 | 2,855 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Greenwich | Lane Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,174 | 1,159 |
See the full school list on each profile: Greenwich · Lane Cove
Transport
| Greenwich | Lane Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 700 m | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Greenwich | Lane Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 26 |
| Parks | 13 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.9 km | 10.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.3 km | 7.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.0 km | 8.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Greenwich | Lane Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,469 | 12,363 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,565 | 12,959 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,754 | 14,865 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.44% | 1.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Greenwich or Lane Cove?
Greenwich has the higher residential safety score (Greenwich 92/100 vs Lane Cove 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Greenwich or Lane Cove?
Lane Cove is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.30M versus $3.96M.
Which has better schools, Greenwich or Lane Cove?
Greenwich has a higher average school ICSEA (Greenwich 1174 vs Lane Cove 1159; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Greenwich or Lane Cove?
Greenwich has the higher transport score (Greenwich 87/100 vs Lane Cove 83/100).
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