Lane Cove West vs Riverview
The verdict
Lane Cove West is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.25M versus $4.24M in Riverview. Riverview rates higher for transport (80 vs 72). Riverview is closer to the coast (11.2 km vs 12.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Riverview rates higher (100 vs 92/100 in Lane Cove West).
Scores
| Lane Cove West | Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 90 |
| Transport | 72 | 80 |
| Education | 94 | 93 |
| Liveability | 94 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lane Cove West | Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,146 | 3,148 |
| Median age | 37 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,966 | $4,731 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.7% | 75.1% |
| Born in Australia | 58.3% | 72.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3.2 |
Growth: Lane Cove West Moderate Growth · Riverview Moderate Growth
Property
| Lane Cove West | Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.25M | $4.24M |
| Median unit price | $947K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -15.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 88 | 55 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lane Cove West | Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 127 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 64 | 32 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 254 | 64 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,939 | 858 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lane Cove West | Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,163 | 1,159 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lane Cove West · Riverview
Transport
| Lane Cove West | Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 38 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Lane Cove West | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.3 km | 11.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.6 km | 7.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Lane Cove West | Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,146 | 3,148 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,298 | 3,203 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,783 | 3,888 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 0.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lane Cove West or Riverview?
Riverview has the higher residential safety score (Lane Cove West 92/100 vs Riverview 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Lane Cove West or Riverview?
Lane Cove West is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.25M versus $4.24M.
Which has better schools, Lane Cove West or Riverview?
Lane Cove West has a higher average school ICSEA (Lane Cove West 1163 vs Riverview 1159; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lane Cove West or Riverview?
Riverview has the higher transport score (Lane Cove West 72/100 vs Riverview 80/100).
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