Lane Cove
NSW 2066 · Lane Cove
12,363 (2021) → 12,959 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lane Cove is a moderate growth suburb in Lane Cove, NSW 2066, about 7km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.28M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is about 11km inland. Lane Cove has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 85/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2066 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (5.56%), England (4.89%), India (2.66%), New Zealand (1.85%), South Africa (1.6%)
Top languages: Mandarin (6.33%), Cantonese (3.18%), Spanish (1.4%), Korean (1.37%), Persian ED (1.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1124 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lane Cove Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1178
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1176
- Currambena Primary SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1120
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, Lane CovePrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Saint Ignatius' College, The Regis CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- Saint Ignatius' CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1159
- Lane Cove West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1163
- Greenwich Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1175
- Mowbray Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1143
- Artarmon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1167
- Bradfield CollegeSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1108
- Chatswood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1137
- International Chinese SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1172
- Royal North Shore Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3km
- Hunters Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1149
- Chatswood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1143
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lane Cove
Is Lane Cove safe?
Lane Cove has a residential safety score of 85/100, 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 2,758 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lane Cove?
In Lane Cove, the median house price is $3.28M and the median unit price is $977K. Median weekly house rent is $1,210.
How far is Lane Cove from Sydney CBD?
Lane Cove is about 7.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 34 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lane Cove?
Lane Cove has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1158 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lane Cove?
Lane Cove has a transport score of 83/100 and 67 bus stops.