Lane Cove North
NSW 2066 · Lane Cove
11,773 (2021) → 12,984 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lane Cove North is a stable suburb in Lane Cove, NSW 2066, about 9km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.70M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 79/100, and is about 11km inland. Lane Cove North has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 97/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (5.61%), England (4.13%), India (3.13%), Hong Kong (2.24%), Philippines (1.97%)
Top languages: Mandarin (6.32%), Cantonese (4.77%), Japan (2.09%), Spanish (1.93%), Persian ED (1.73%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1128 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mowbray Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1150
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lane Cove West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1157
- Lane Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1175
- Chatswood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1133
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, Lane CovePrimary · Independent · 1.4km
- Chatswood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1145
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1178
- Aurora CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.8km
- Lindfield Learning VillageCombined · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1160
- Currambena Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1124
- Saint Ignatius' College, The Regis CampusPrimary · Independent · 2km
- St Pius X CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1147
- Artarmon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1165
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lane Cove North
Is Lane Cove North safe?
Lane Cove North has a residential safety score of 97/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,090 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lane Cove North?
In Lane Cove North, the median house price is $2.70M and the median unit price is $923K. Median weekly house rent is $1,100.
How far is Lane Cove North from Sydney CBD?
Lane Cove North is about 8.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 38 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lane Cove North?
Lane Cove North has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1150 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lane Cove North?
Lane Cove North has a transport score of 79/100 and 48 bus stops.