Lane Cove vs Northwood
The verdict
Lane Cove is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.30M versus $4.23M in Northwood. Northwood is closer to the coast (9.4 km vs 10.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lane Cove rates higher (85 vs 69/100 in Northwood).
Scores
| Lane Cove | Northwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 92 |
| Transport | 83 | 84 |
| Education | 94 | 93 |
| Liveability | 98 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lane Cove | Northwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,363 | 916 |
| Median age | 38 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,539 | $5,012 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.4% | 76.0% |
| Born in Australia | 58.1% | 71.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3.1 |
Growth: Lane Cove Moderate Growth · Northwood Moderate Growth
Property
| Lane Cove | Northwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.30M | $4.23M |
| Median unit price | $934K | $2.05M |
| House price YoY | -6.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lane Cove | Northwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 243 | 218 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 24 | 218 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 138 | 109 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,855 | 1,419 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lane Cove | Northwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,159 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lane Cove · Northwood
Transport
| Lane Cove | Northwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 84 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 67 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 34 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Lane Cove | Northwood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 26 | 0 |
| Parks | 17 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 10 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.6 km | 9.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.2 km | 5.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.8 km | 7.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Lane Cove | Northwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,363 | 916 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,959 | 932 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,865 | 1,131 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.18% | 0.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lane Cove or Northwood?
Lane Cove has the higher residential safety score (Lane Cove 85/100 vs Northwood 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Lane Cove or Northwood?
Lane Cove is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.30M versus $4.23M.
Which has better public transport, Lane Cove or Northwood?
Northwood has the higher transport score (Lane Cove 83/100 vs Northwood 84/100).
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