Lane Cove West
NSW 2066 · Lane Cove
3,146 (2021) → 3,298 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Lane Cove local government area (est. 41,494 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lane Cove West is a moderate growth suburb in Lane Cove, NSW 2066, about 9km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.25M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 72/100, and is about 12km inland. Lane Cove West has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2066 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.64%), China (3.85%), India (3.37%), Iran (3.05%), New Zealand (1.78%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.72%), Persian ED (3.21%), Cantonese (3.05%), Spanish (2%), Hindi (1.56%)
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 1123 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lane Cove West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1163
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mowbray Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1143
- Saint Ignatius' College, The Regis CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- Field of Mars Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 1.7km
- Boronia Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1145
- The Children's House MontessoriPrimary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1110
- Lane Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1178
- Saint Ignatius' CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1159
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, Lane CovePrimary · Independent · 1.9km
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1176
- Currambena Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1120
- Ryde East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1115
- Villa Maria Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1166
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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 West
Is Lane Cove West safe?
Lane Cove West has a residential safety score of 92/100, 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 1,939 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lane Cove West?
In Lane Cove West, the median house price is $3.25M and the median unit price is $947K. Median weekly house rent is $1,210.
How far is Lane Cove West from Sydney CBD?
Lane Cove West is about 8.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 38 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lane Cove West?
Lane Cove West has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1163 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lane Cove West?
Lane Cove West has a transport score of 72/100 and 22 bus stops.