Lane Cove North vs Lane Cove West
The verdict
Lane Cove North is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.70M versus $3.08M in Lane Cove West. Lane Cove North rates higher for transport (79 vs 72). On the separate residential safety score, Lane Cove North rates higher (97 vs 92/100 in Lane Cove West).
Scores
| Lane Cove North | Lane Cove West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 86 |
| Transport | 79 | 72 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 98 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lane Cove North | Lane Cove West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,773 | 3,146 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,386 | $2,966 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.2% | 67.7% |
| Born in Australia | 53.0% | 58.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Lane Cove North Stable · Lane Cove West Moderate Growth
Property
| Lane Cove North | Lane Cove West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.70M | $3.08M |
| Median unit price | $923K | $997K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lane Cove North | Lane Cove West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 110 | 127 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 25 | 64 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 127 | 254 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,090 | 2,162 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lane Cove North | Lane Cove West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,150 | 1,157 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lane Cove North · Lane Cove West
Transport
| Lane Cove North | Lane Cove West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 38 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Lane Cove North | Lane Cove West | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 11 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.4 km | 12.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.6 km | 8.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.5 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| Lane Cove North | Lane Cove West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,773 | 3,146 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,984 | 3,298 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,860 | 3,783 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.48% | 1.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lane Cove North or Lane Cove West?
Lane Cove North has the higher residential safety score (Lane Cove North 97/100 vs Lane Cove West 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Lane Cove North or Lane Cove West?
Lane Cove North is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.70M versus $3.08M.
Which has better schools, Lane Cove North or Lane Cove West?
Lane Cove West has a higher average school ICSEA (Lane Cove North 1150 vs Lane Cove West 1157; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lane Cove North or Lane Cove West?
Lane Cove North has the higher transport score (Lane Cove North 79/100 vs Lane Cove West 72/100).
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