Lane Cove West NSW 2066
Lane Cove West is a suburb in New South Wales, 13 km from Sydney CBD, around 20 minutes by car. Population is 3,146; the median age is 37 and the median household income is $154,232 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 20% nationally. Population grew 19.3% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $570 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $3,769. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. 1 school sits within the suburb boundary, and walkability is high.
Is Lane Cove West a good suburb?
Lane Cove West scores a A+ (89/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit, safety, and community, weaker on prices.
Mixed results
1 school
Walkable and central
Walkability 72/100 · 13.3 km · 20 min drive to Sydney
Above the state median
Median $3.1M · Less affordable than 84% of NSW
Low all-round risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 30/100
Very advantaged
SEIFA decile 10/10 · median age 37 · 3,146 residents
Liveability Rating
89 / 100 · Ranked #50 in NSWEach bar is Lane Cove West's rank among NSW suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
No flood data is published for New South Wales — a blank here means we hold no data, not that there is no risk.
How do you rate the liveability in Lane Cove West?
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Our score
89 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median Unit Price
Public listings dataLane Cove West's unit market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $874,000, roughly 20% above where it sat a year earlier.
Units
$873,750
Based on 26 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 11 sales $915K
Houses
$3,100,000
Based on 25 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 9 sales $3M
- 4 bed 6 sales $3.39M
Rental Market
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $1,200/wk
- 15 bonds
- +46% since 2021
- 2-bed units
- $792/wk
- 174 bonds
- +53% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies across postcode 2066 (NSW publishes bonds by postcode, which can cover several suburbs). Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025100 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 30% of its income on the median rent in postcode 2066.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Short-Stay Rentals
3 active Airbnb listings: 3 whole homes and 0 rooms. Whole homes are about 0.3% of the suburb's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is Lane Cove West safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Lane Cove West sits in the low band, with 63 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 11% on the prior year.
63 offences
11.3% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–202517 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Lane Cove West, and performance is broadly on par with peer-suburb schools.
- • 474 students in one school (avg 474)
Primary
Universities nearby
- 4.1 kmMacquarie University Wallumattagal Campus at North RydeMacquarie University · 459 courses
- 6.1 kmAustralian Catholic University-North Sydney CampusAustralian Catholic University · 95 courses
- 8.4 kmSydney C.Q.U. CampusCentral Queensland University · 54 courses
2.9% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Lane Cove West is very walkable on foot — at 72/100, most daily errands can be done on foot.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Lane Cove West.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 145.5 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 44.2 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 33.6 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 0 min
- Span of service
- 20.0 hours
- Direct to CBD (peak)
- 1 min wait
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Lane Cove West.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 21%
- Premises covered
- 1,752
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Lane Cove: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 8 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 2 different deciles — a narrow range, so the average describes the suburb closely.
Lane Cove West is home to about 3,100 residents, with a median age of 37, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $154,000 a year, with unemployment at 2.9%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
3,146
Median Age
37
Median Household Income
$154,232/yr
Census Median Rent
$570/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$3,769/mo
Avg Household Size
2.7
Median Personal Income
$67,236/yr
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Unoccupied Dwellings
4.9%
Total Dwellings
1,132
Owner-Occupier Rate
55.3%
Houses
54.4%
Rental Stress
19.2%
Mortgage Stress
29.3%
Work From Home
64.1%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
39 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 37 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 501 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 58.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 67.6%
- Employment Rate
- 67.4%
- Completed Year 12
- 62.9%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
213 residents (6.8%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 2,937 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
31% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (517 of 1,670).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 5,403 people work here; 1,670 employed residents live here.
A jobs hub: 3.2 jobs for every working resident. At least 69% of the people who work here must live elsewhere.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,377 a year through Lane Cove based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Residential 36%
- Industrial 34%
- Environmental 16%
- Parks and recreation 7%
- Infrastructure and transport 5%
- Not zoned 2%
Planning zones cover 99% of the suburb's area. The rest is unzoned land such as water or road reserve.
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Lane Cove
In the year to August 2026, 169 new dwellings were approved across Lane Cove. That mix is 26 houses and 143 units. Approvals are down 98.3% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 5.4 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³). 1 day exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 14.2 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.23 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 1 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 3.
From the Macquarie Park monitoring station, 5.9 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Macquarie Park (Willandra Village), 5.0 kmHigh rainfall.
- Elevation
- 46 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 9.0 km
- 3.6 km to a named beach
- Near high-voltage lines
- 0.6% of addresses
- 16 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- Annual rainfall
- 1,176 mm
- 92 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
5 facilities within 5 km- 2.7 kmIron and Steel CastingTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
- 3.0 kmWaste Treatment and Disposal ServicesTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Zinc and compounds · Chromium (III) compounds
- 3.5 kmWaste Treatment and Disposal ServicesTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Zinc and compounds · Chromium (III) compounds
- 3.8 kmHospitals (Except Psychiatric Hospitals)Top reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
- 4.4 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Xylenes (individual or mixed isomers) · Toluene (methylbenzene)
EV adoption
In postcode 2066, 774 of 21,172 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 4.9% (1,036 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 8.5%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2066, 2,597 rooftop-solar systems totalling 22.5 MW have been installed since 2001, against 14,092 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 262 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Mortgage repayments
3 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb, 25 across postcode 2066.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Revenue NSW
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $600,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Revenue NSW.
At $873,750 this is $273,750 above the $600,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Revenue NSW.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Jerome Laxale Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jerome Laxale | 59.3% | 40.7% | +9.3 |
| 2022 | Jerome Laxale | 51.0% | 49.0% | -7.9 |
| 2019 | John Alexander | 43.1% | 56.9% | -2.8 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Anthony Roberts Liberal
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Anthony Roberts LP | 55.5% |
| 2019 | Anthony Roberts LP | 64.3% |
| 2015 | Anthony Roberts LP | 67.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
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Common questions about Lane Cove West
Is Lane Cove West a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Lane Cove West is low (30/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Lane Cove West?
Lane Cove West has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Lane Cove West a good place to live?
Lane Cove West has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of A+ (89/100), ranked against other NSW suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Lane Cove West?
Lane Cove West, NSW had a population of 3,146 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Lane Cove West, NSW?
The postcode for Lane Cove West, NSW is 2066.
How far is Lane Cove West from Sydney?
Lane Cove West is 13 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 20 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Lane Cove West?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Lane Cove West was $154,232 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Lane Cove West?
There are too few current rental listings in Lane Cove West for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $570, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Lane Cove West?
The median age of residents in Lane Cove West was 37 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Lane Cove West?
There is 1 school inside the Lane Cove West boundary: 1 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Lane Cove West walkable?
Lane Cove West scores 72/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Lane Cove West?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Lane Cove West (Macquarie Park) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.4 µg/m³ and PM10 of 14.2 µg/m³. That puts Lane Cove West below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Lane Cove West?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Lane Cove West, Macquarie Park (Willandra Village) (5 km away), 1,176 mm of rain a year over 92 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Lane Cove West?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Lane Cove West belong to?
Lane Cove West sits within the Lane Cove local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Lane Cove West?
The average residential rates bill through Lane Cove is $1,377 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Lane Cove West?
Across Lane Cove, 169 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 98.3% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Lane Cove West in?
Lane Cove West sits within the federal Division of Bennelong, currently held by Jerome Laxale (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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