Lane Cove West vs Linley Point
The verdict
Lane Cove West is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.25M versus $4.77M in Linley Point. Linley Point has a shorter estimated CBD commute (34 vs 38 min).
Scores
Lane Cove WestLinley Point
| Lane Cove West | Linley Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 86 |
| Transport | 72 | 75 |
| Education | 94 | 92 |
| Liveability | 94 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lane Cove West | Linley Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,146 | 382 |
| Median age | 37 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,966 | $3,833 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.7% | 75.0% |
| Born in Australia | 58.3% | 64.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Lane Cove West Moderate Growth · Linley Point Moderate Growth
Property
| Lane Cove West | Linley Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.25M | $4.77M |
| Median unit price | $947K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 88 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lane Cove West | Linley Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 127 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 64 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 254 | 262 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,939 | 2,356 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lane Cove West | Linley Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,163 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lane Cove West · Linley Point
Transport
| Lane Cove West | Linley Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 75 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 38 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Lane Cove West | Linley Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.3 km | 12.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.6 km | 7.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| Lane Cove West | Linley Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,146 | 382 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,298 | 400 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,783 | 459 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 1.16% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Lane Cove West or Linley Point?
Lane Cove West is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.25M versus $4.77M.
Which has better public transport, Lane Cove West or Linley Point?
Linley Point has the higher transport score (Lane Cove West 72/100 vs Linley Point 75/100).
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