Lane Cove vs Riverview
The verdict
Lane Cove is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.28M versus $4.24M in Riverview. Riverview has a shorter estimated CBD commute (33 vs 34 min). On the separate residential safety score, Riverview rates higher (100 vs 85/100 in Lane Cove).
Scores
| Lane Cove | Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 90 |
| Transport | 83 | 80 |
| Education | 94 | 93 |
| Liveability | 98 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lane Cove | Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,363 | 3,148 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,539 | $4,731 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.4% | 75.1% |
| Born in Australia | 58.1% | 72.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3.2 |
Growth: Lane Cove Moderate Growth · Riverview Moderate Growth
Property
| Lane Cove | Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.28M | $4.24M |
| Median unit price | $977K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.4% | -15.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 77 | 55 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lane Cove | Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 243 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 24 | 32 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 138 | 64 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,758 | 858 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lane Cove | Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,158 | 1,159 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lane Cove · Riverview
Transport
| Lane Cove | Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 67 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 34 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Lane Cove | Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 10 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.6 km | 11.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.2 km | 7.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.8 km | 9.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Lane Cove | Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,363 | 3,148 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,959 | 3,203 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,865 | 3,888 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.18% | 0.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lane Cove or Riverview?
Riverview has the higher residential safety score (Lane Cove 85/100 vs Riverview 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Lane Cove or Riverview?
Lane Cove is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.28M versus $4.24M.
Which has better schools, Lane Cove or Riverview?
Riverview has a higher average school ICSEA (Lane Cove 1158 vs Riverview 1159; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lane Cove or Riverview?
Lane Cove has the higher transport score (Lane Cove 83/100 vs Riverview 80/100).
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